Shloka 6.24.13

लङ्कानिरीक्षणं व्यूहविन्यासश्च (Survey of Lanka and Deployment of the Battle Formation)

Devanagari script

इतिदाशरथीरामोलक्ष्मणंसमभाषत ।बलंचतद्वैविभजन् शास्त्रदृष्टेनकर्मणा ।।।।

Transliteration

iti dāśarathī rāmo lakṣmaṇaṃ samabhāṣata | balaṃ ca tad vai vibhajan śāstradṛṣṭena karmaṇā ||6.24.13||

Translation

Thus did Rāma, son of Daśaratha, speak to Lakṣmaṇa; and then, in keeping with the methods taught in the śāstras, he proceeded to divide and marshal that army for its duties.

Context

Dasaratha's son Rama thus talked to Lakshmana in that manner and asked to divide the task of the army in accordance with what is said in sastras.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa
• Daśaratha
• Śāstra

FAQs

What is the core ethical principle (Dharma) in this verse?

Righteous action is disciplined action: even in war, Rāma follows śāstric order and proper procedure, showing that means matter as much as ends.

What is the narrative situation?

After speaking with Lakṣmaṇa, Rāma organizes the Vānara forces and assigns duties according to established strategic norms.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rule-governed leadership—planning and delegation grounded in tradition, accountability, and ethical restraint.