Shloka 6.24.6

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

Devanagari script

दृष्टवादाशरथिर्लङ्कांचित्रध्वजपताकिनीम् ।जगाममनसासीतंदूयमानेनचेतसा ।।।।

Transliteration

na me tūṇīśayān bāṇān saviṣān iva pannagān |

rāmaḥ paśyati saṅgrāme tena māṃ yoddhum icchati ||

Translation

“Rāma has not seen, in battle, the arrows that lie in my quiver—like venomous serpents. Therefore he wishes to fight me.”

Context

Afflicted by sorrow upon seeing the colourful flags and posts of Lanka even Rama's thoughts went about thinking of Sita.

Characters & Entities

• Rāvaṇa
• Rāma
• Quiver (tūṇī)
• Arrows (bāṇa)
• Serpents (pannaga)

FAQs

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

The implied ethical contrast is that Dharma relies on righteous intent and restraint, whereas Adharma seeks intimidation and harm; boasting about ‘poison-like’ weapons reflects a mindset opposed to Satya and justice.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāvaṇa continues his self-aggrandizing speech, claiming Rāma challenges him only because he has not witnessed Rāvaṇa’s deadly arsenal.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Implicitly, Rāma’s fearlessness and commitment to duty; explicitly, Rāvaṇa’s cruelty and arrogance.