Shloka 6.24.15

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

Devanagari script

तिष्ठेद्वानरवाहिन्यावानरौघसमावृतः ।आश्रित्यदक्षिणंपार्श्वमृषभोवानरर्षभ:।। ।।

Transliteration

tiṣṭhed vānaravāhinyā vānaraugha-samāvṛtaḥ | āśritya dakṣiṇaṁ pārśvam ṛṣabho vānararṣabhaḥ ||

Translation

Let Ṛṣabha—foremost among the Vānara—surrounded by his troop, take position on the army’s southern flank and hold it steadfast.

Context

Let Rshaba the bull among Vanaras approach the south side of the army accompanied by his troop of Vanara contingent and remain there.

Characters & Entities

• Ṛṣabha
• Vanara troops
• southern flank

FAQs

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

Dharma as protection (rakṣā): safeguarding vulnerable points through proper delegation and vigilance.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma assigns commanders to flanks to prevent breaches as the Vanara army prepares for battle.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Ṛṣabha’s reliability and command—worthy of holding a flank with his own troop.