Shloka 6.25.24

शुकसारण-चारप्रवेशः (Suka and Sāraṇa’s Espionage and Release)

Devanagari script

श्वःकाल्येनगरींलङ्कांसप्राकारांसतोरणाम् ।रक्षसंचबलंपश्यशरैर्विध्वंसितंमया ।।।।

Transliteration

śvaḥkālye nagarīṃ laṅkāṃ saprākārāṃ satoraṇām | rakṣasāṃ ca balaṃ paśya śarair vidhvaṃsitaṃ mayā ||

Translation

At dawn tomorrow, behold Laṅkā—with its ramparts and gateways—and the Rākṣasa forces, shattered by my arrows.

Context

At dawn tomorrow, you may see how I will crush the arches of the entrance of Lanka city and the strength of Rakshasas."

Characters & Entities

• Laṅkā
• Ramparts (Prākāra)
• Gateways/arches (Toraṇa)
• Rākṣasa army
• Rāma’s arrows

FAQs

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

Dharma includes giving fair warning before decisive action; Rāma’s declaration functions as a final moral notice to desist from adharma.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma predicts imminent assault and destruction of Laṅkā’s defenses and forces, conveyed through the returning envoys.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s righteous firmness—compassion is present, but not at the cost of tolerating injustice.