Shloka 6.37.5

लङ्काद्वारव्यूहवर्णनम् / Disposition at the Gates of Lanka

Devanagari script

कार्यसिद्धिंपुरस्कृत्यमन्द्रयध्वंविनिर्णये ।नित्यंसन्निहितोह्यत्ररावणोराक्षसाधिपः ।।।।

Transliteration

analaḥ śarabhaś caiva sampātiḥ praghasaḥ tathā | gatvā laṅkāṃ mamāmātyāḥ purīṃ punar ihāgatāḥ ||

Translation

My ministers—Anala, Śarabha, Sampāti, and Praghasa—went to the city of Laṅkā and then returned here again.

Context

"Rakshasa king Ravana is ever present here. Prepare yourself to achieve success in the mission and determine your duty."

Characters & Entities

• Vibhīṣaṇa
• Anala
• Śarabha
• Sampāti
• Praghasa
• Laṅkā

FAQs

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

Dharma in governance and warfare includes responsible knowledge: decisions should be grounded in verified information, not rumor or anger.

What is the narrative situation?

Vibhīṣaṇa reports that his trusted agents reconnoitered Laṅkā and returned, enabling accurate briefing.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Forethought and accountability—Vibhīṣaṇa relies on organized intelligence and reports transparently.