Shloka 6.37.28

लङ्काद्वारव्यूहवर्णनम् / Disposition at the Gates of Lanka

Devanagari script

हनुमान्पश्चिमद्वारंनिपीड्यपवनात्मजः ।।।।प्रविशत्वप्रमेयात्माबहुभिःकपिभिर्वृतः ।

Transliteration

gajo gavākṣaḥ kumudo nalo ’tha panasas tathā | amitraviṣayaṃ prāptāḥ samavetāḥ samardhayan || 6.37.3 ||

Translation

Gaja, Gavākṣa, Kumuda, Nala, and Panasa likewise reached the enemy’s domain; gathered together, they deliberated on the course of action.

Context

"Let Hanuman, the wind god's son of unimaginable prowess, enter the west gate along with numerous Vanaras and press against the enemy."

Characters & Entities

• Gaja
• Gavākṣa
• Kumuda
• Nala
• Panasa
• Laṅkā (enemy domain implied)

FAQs

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

Dharma here is disciplined collective action: leaders assemble, assess the situation, and deliberate before acting, showing responsibility rather than impulsive violence.

What is the narrative situation?

The vānara leaders have reached the enemy region (Laṅkā’s vicinity) and are gathered to plan their next steps in the assault.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Prudence and coordination—strategic thinking undertaken together for a righteous objective.