Shloka 6.31.19

मायाशिरोप्रदर्शनम् (The Display of the Illusory Head of Rāma)

Devanagari script

सन्निविष्टस्समुद्रस्यपीड्यतीरमथोत्तरम् ।बलेनमहतारामोव्रजत्यस्तंदिवाकरे ।।।।

Transliteration

sanniviṣṭaḥ samudrasya pīḍya tīram athottaram | balena mahatā rāmo vrajaty astaṃ divākare ||

Translation

Then, as the sun set, Rāma, with his mighty host, encamped on the ocean’s northern shore, pressing close upon the coastline, ready to strike.

Context

And when the Sun moved towards the west, Rama encamped on the northern shore of the sea with a huge army to strike.

Characters & Entities

• Rāvaṇa
• Rāma
• Ocean
• Northern shore
• Sunset

FAQs

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

Dharma includes disciplined action: righteous aims pursued with order, restraint, and preparedness rather than chaos. The encampment at sunset reflects strategic self-control.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāvaṇa narrates Rāma’s positioning at the seashore, describing a decisive military posture before the crossing to Laṅkā.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s steadiness and strategic patience (waiting, encamping, preparing) are emphasized.