Shloka 6.31.18

मायाशिरोप्रदर्शनम् (The Display of the Illusory Head of Rāma)

Devanagari script

समायातस्समुद्रान्तंमांहन्तुंकिलराघवः ।वानरेन्द्रप्रणीतेनबलेनमहतावृतः ।।।।

Transliteration

samāyātaḥ samudrāntaṃ māṃ hantuṃ kila rāghavaḥ | vānarendra-praṇītena balena mahatāvṛtaḥ ||

Translation

Rāghava has indeed reached the sea-shore to kill me, surrounded by a vast host led by the lord of the Vānaras.

Context

"Raghava led by the huge army force of the Vanara king has arrived on the seashore."

Characters & Entities

• Rāvaṇa
• Rāghava (Rāma)
• Vānarendra (Sugrīva)
• Ocean/sea-shore

FAQs

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

Dharma appears as righteous resolve: Rāma advances to confront injustice and restore moral order. Even in an enemy’s mouth, Rāma’s purpose is framed as decisive action against wrongdoing.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāvaṇa reports (as part of his larger manipulation) that Rāma has come to the ocean’s edge with the Vānara forces, setting the stage for the invasion of Laṅkā.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s steadfastness and leadership-by-purpose are implied; Sugrīva’s leadership is also indicated by “vānarendra-praṇīta.”