Shloka 6.37.25

लङ्काद्वारव्यूहवर्णनम् / Disposition at the Gates of Lanka

Devanagari script

रावणावरजेवाक्यमेवंब्रुवतिराघवः ।।।।शत्रूणांप्रतिघातार्थमिदंवचनमब्रवीत् ।

Transliteration

rāvaṇāvaraje vākyam evaṃ bruvati rāghavaḥ | śatrūṇāṃ pratighātārtham idaṃ vacanam abravīt |

Translation

As Rāvaṇa’s younger brother spoke thus, Rāghava (Rāma) spoke these words, intending the repulse and destruction of the enemies.

Context

When Ravana's younger brother spoke in that way Raghava instructed the army to attack the enemy.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma (Rāghava)
• Vibhīṣaṇa
• Rāvaṇa
• enemies (śatru)

FAQs

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

Decisive action after due counsel: dharma in governance includes timely commands once truthful advice has been heard.

What is the narrative situation?

After Vibhīṣaṇa’s briefing, Rāma begins issuing operational orders for engaging Laṅkā’s defenders.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s resolute leadership—clarity and firmness directed toward a righteous objective.