Shloka 6.24.21

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

Devanagari script

शिखरैर्विकिरामैनांलङ्कांमुष्टभिरेववा ।इतिस्मदधिरेसर्वेमनांसिहरिपुङ्गवाः ।।।।

Transliteration

śikharair vikirāma enāṁ laṅkāṁ muṣṭabhir eva vā | iti sma dadhire sarve manāṁsi haripuṅgavāḥ ||

Translation

Thus all the foremost leaders among the Vānaras fixed their minds: “We shall pulverize Laṅkā—either with mountain-peaks or even with our bare fists.”

Context

Thus resolved the Vanara leaders in their mind to crush Lanka with its mountain peaks into powder with their bare fists, indeed.

Characters & Entities

• Laṅkā
• Vanara leaders (Haripuṅgavas)
• mountain peaks
• fists

FAQs

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

Dharma as unwavering commitment to a just mission—steadfast intention to remove oppression, even at personal cost.

What is the narrative situation?

The Vanara chiefs internally affirm their battle-intent and readiness to destroy Laṅkā’s defences.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Utsāha (heroic enthusiasm) and unity of purpose among the leaders.