Shloka 6.24.32

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

Devanagari script

सकृत्वासागरेसेतुंतीर्त्वाचलवणोदधिम् ।एषरक्षांसिनिर्दूयधन्वीतिष्ठतिराघवः ।।।।

Transliteration

sakṛtvā sāgare setuṃ tīrtvā ca lavaṇodadhim |

eṣa rakṣāṃsi nirdūya dhanvī tiṣṭhati rāghavaḥ ||

Translation

Having built a bridge across the ocean and crossed the salt sea, Rāghava now stands, bow in hand, driving the rākṣasas back.

Context

"Mighty Raghava having crossed the salt sea and reached the shore of Rakshasas, organized them (Vanaras) and stood wielding a bow."

Characters & Entities

• Rāghava (Rāma)
• lavaṇodadhi (salt ocean)
• setu (bridge)
• rākṣasas

FAQs

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

Dharma here is steadfast, disciplined action toward a righteous aim: Rāma does not rely on boast or cruelty, but completes the necessary duty (building the bridge, crossing, standing ready) to restore justice.

What is the narrative situation?

After the bridge is built and the crossing is complete, Śuka reports to Rāvaṇa that Rāma has arrived at the rākṣasa shore and is positioned for battle.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s resolve and preparedness—calm readiness for a dharmic confrontation.