Shloka 6.37.24

लङ्काद्वारव्यूहवर्णनम् / Disposition at the Gates of Lanka

Devanagari script

तद्भवांश्चतुरङ्गेणबलेनमहातावृतः ।।।।व्यूह्येदंवानरानीकंनिर्मथिष्यतिरावणम् ।

Transliteration

tad bhavāṃś caturaṅgeṇa balena mahatāvṛtaḥ | vyūhya idaṃ vānarānīkaṃ nirmathiṣyati rāvaṇam |

Translation

“Therefore you, encompassed by this great fourfold force, should array this Vānara host in battle formation; thus you will crush Rāvaṇa.”

Context

"You also have these Vanara armies surrounded by four kinds of army, elephants, chariots, cavalry and foot soldiers."

Characters & Entities

• Vibhīṣaṇa
• Rāma
• Vānara army
• Rāvaṇa

FAQs

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

Responsible use of strength: dharmic victory is pursued through order, discipline, and protection of allies, not chaos or rage.

What is the narrative situation?

Vibhīṣaṇa transitions from intelligence to practical war-planning, urging proper battle formation.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Strategic leadership—power guided by planning and coordination.