Shloka 6.37.37
लङ्काद्वारव्यूहवर्णनम् / Disposition at the Gates of Lanka
सरामःकृत्यसिध्यर्थएवमुक्त्वाविभीषणम् ।।6.37.36।।सुवेलारोहणेबुद्धिश्चकारमतिमान्मतिम् ।रमणीयतरंदृष्टवासुवेलस्यगिरेस्तटम् ।।6.37.37।।
iyaṃ sā lakṣyate laṅkā-purī rāvaṇa-pālitā | sā suroraga-gandharvair amarair api durjayā ||
“This city of Laṅkā, ruled by Rāvaṇa, is now in sight. It appears unconquerable—even to the gods, the nāgas, and the gandharvas, and even to the immortals.”
Wise Rama having spoken like that to Vibheeshana for accomplishing the task, looking at the beauty of Suvela mountain slopes, climbed up and went.
Dharma here is truthful assessment without arrogance: even when committed to a righteous war, one must acknowledge the opponent’s strength and proceed with disciplined realism.
Rāma’s forces have reached the vicinity of Laṅkā; the city is sighted and its formidable nature is being recognized before further action.
Prudence joined to courage—Rāma’s leadership shows calm, fact-based evaluation rather than impulsive confidence.