Shloka 6.30.12

शार्दूलचरवृत्तान्तः (Saardula’s Spy-Report on Rama’s Camp and the Vanara Host)

Devanagari script

गरुडव्यूहमास्थायसर्वतोहरिभिर्वृतः ।मांविसृज्यमहातेजालङ्कामेवाभिवर्तते ।।6.30.12।।

Transliteration

eṣa śailaiḥ śilābhiś ca pūrayitvā mahārṇavam | dvāram āśritya laṅkāyā rāmas tiṣṭhati sāyudhaḥ ||6.30.11||

Translation

Having filled the great ocean with rocks and boulders, Rāma—armed and ready—now stands at the very gateway of Laṅkā.

Context

"O glorious King! After releasing me, Rama is advancing into Lanka surrounded by mountains like a monkey army in the form of Garuda."

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Laṅkā
• ocean (mahārṇava)

FAQs

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

Dharma is shown as steadfast commitment to a righteous objective: Rāma advances with disciplined resolve, not wavering from his duty to restore justice.

What is the narrative situation?

After the crossing to Laṅkā is made possible (the ocean is effectively overcome), Rāma positions himself at Laṅkā’s entrance, prepared for confrontation.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Dhṛti (steadfastness) and readiness: Rāma’s calm posture at the enemy’s gate reflects controlled strength directed by purpose.