Shloka 6.37.14

लङ्काद्वारव्यूहवर्णनम् / Disposition at the Gates of Lanka

Devanagari script

विरूपाक्षस्तुमहताशूलखडगधनुष्मता ।बलेनराक्षसैस्सार्थंमध्यमंगुल्ममास्थितः ।।।।

Transliteration

virūpākṣas tu mahatā śūlakhaḍgadhanuṣmatā | balena rākṣasaiḥ sārthaṃ madhyamaṃ gulmam āsthitaḥ ||

Translation

Virūpākṣa, with a great force armed with spears, swords, and bows, held a central formation within the city along with the Rākṣasas.

Context

"Virupaksha stands in the middle of Lanka wielding spears, swords, bows and arrows accompanied by mighty army."

Characters & Entities

• Virūpākṣa
• Rākṣasas
• Laṅkā (city implied)

FAQs

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

The verse highlights organized force; Dharma teaching emerges by contrast: organization is powerful, but righteousness depends on the cause it serves.

What is the narrative situation?

A major Rākṣasa commander (Virūpākṣa) is stationed in the city’s central battle formation.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Military organization and steadfast positioning.