Shloka 6.37.11

लङ्काद्वारव्यूहवर्णनम् / Disposition at the Gates of Lanka

Devanagari script

इन्द्रजित्पश्चिमंद्वारंराक्षसैर्भहुभिर्वृतः ।पट्टसासिधनुष्मद्भिश्शूलमुद्गरपाणिभिः ।।।।नानाप्रहरणैश्शूरैरावृतोरावणात्मजः ।

Transliteration

indrajit paścimaṃ dvāraṃ rākṣasair bahubhir vṛtaḥ | paṭṭasāsidhanuṣmadbhiḥ śūlamudgarapāṇibhiḥ ||

nānāpraharaṇaiḥ śūraiḥ āvṛto rāvaṇātmajaḥ ||

Translation

At the western gate stood Indrajit, Rāvaṇa’s son, surrounded by many rākṣasas—heroes bearing swords and bows, spears and maces, and weapons of many kinds.

Context

"Ravana's own son, Indrajith stands at the west gate surrounded by numerous Rakshasas collected together wielding sharp swords, bows, spears, arrows and darts and many kinds of weapons."

Characters & Entities

• Indrajit
• Rāvaṇa
• Rākṣasas
• Laṅkā (western gate implied)

FAQs

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

The verse indirectly contrasts Dharma and Adharma: great power and weaponry, when used to defend unjust seizure and wrongdoing, does not become righteous merely by strength.

What is the narrative situation?

Indrajit is posted at Laṅkā’s western gate with a heavily armed contingent.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Martial prowess and preparedness (though ethically neutral until aligned with righteous purpose).