Shloka 6.24.3

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

Devanagari script

ततश्शुश्रुवुराक्रुष्टंलङ्कायांकाननौकसः ।भेरीमृदङ्गसङ्घुष्टंतुमुलंरोमहर्षणम् ।।।।

Transliteration

tataḥ śuśruvur ākruṣṭaṃ laṅkāyāṃ kānanaukasaḥ |

bherīmṛdaṅgasaṅghuṣṭaṃ tumulaṃ romaharṣaṇam ||

Translation

Then the forest-dwelling hosts heard from within Laṅkā a fierce, tumultuous uproar—resounding with kettledrums and mṛdaṅgas—so dreadful that it made the hair stand on end.

Context

There upon having settled down, the army hordes heard from Lanka terrific and tumultuous noise of drums and percussion instruments that caused horripilation.

Characters & Entities

• Lanka
• Vanaras

FAQs

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

Dharma in conflict requires readiness without moral collapse: the verse frames the gravity of war, urging steadiness rather than panic.

What is the narrative situation?

As the Vanara army is positioned, they hear thunderous war-drums and uproar from Laṅkā, signaling escalation.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Courage and composure in the face of fear-inducing signs.