Shloka 6.37.27

लङ्काद्वारव्यूहवर्णनम् / Disposition at the Gates of Lanka

Devanagari script

अङ्गदोवालिपुत्रस्तुबलेनमहतावृतः ।।।।दक्षिणेबाधतांद्वारेमहापार्श्वमहोदरौ ।

Transliteration

aṅgado vāliputras tu balena mahatāvṛtaḥ | dakṣiṇe bādhatāṃ dvāre mahāpārśva-mahodarau |

Translation

And let Aṅgada, Vālin’s son, surrounded by a great force, press the fight at the southern gate against Mahāpārśva and Mahodara.

Context

"Let Vali's son the mighty and powerful Angada along with army crush Mahaparsva and Mahodara at the south gate."

Characters & Entities

• Aṅgada
• Vālin
• southern gate (of Laṅkā)
• Mahāpārśva
• Mahodara
• Laṅkā

FAQs

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

Courage in rightful defense: dharma sometimes requires confronting powerful aggressors directly, with disciplined force and clear aims.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma assigns Aṅgada to the southern gate to engage prominent Rākṣasa warriors, tightening the siege plan.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Aṅgada’s bravery and leadership under command—willingness to bear responsibility in a high-risk position.