Shloka 6.24.39

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

Devanagari script

कदातूणीयशैर्दीप्तैर्गणश: कार्मुकच्युतैः ।शरैरादीपयाम्येनमुल्काभिरिवकुञ्जरम् ।।।।

Transliteration

kadā tūṇīyaśair dīptair gaṇaśaḥ kārmukacyutaiḥ |

śarair ādīpayāmy enam ulkābhir iva kuñjaram ||

Translation

When shall I set him ablaze with my arrows—glowing shafts released in volleys from my bow—like an elephant tormented by burning brands?

Context

"When will the glowing arrows from my quiver, that are fit to pierce in thousands, be able to goad Rama like the burning fire sticks goad the elephants?"

Characters & Entities

• Rāvaṇa
• Rāma (implied by enam/him in context)
• kārmuka (bow)
• tūṇī (quiver)

FAQs

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

Dharma rejects cruelty as a motive; the imagery of torment underscores how adharma delights in pain, whereas righteous combat is governed by necessity and restraint.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāvaṇa escalates his threats, imagining overwhelming Rāma with volleys of blazing arrows.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

The implied virtue is compassion and restraint; Rāvaṇa instead exhibits vindictive ferocity.