Shloka 6.37.7

लङ्काद्वारव्यूहवर्णनम् / Disposition at the Gates of Lanka

Devanagari script

अनलश्शरभश्चैवसम्पातिःप्रघसस्तथा ।गत्वालङ्कांममामात्याःपुरींपुनरिहागताः ।।।।

Transliteration

saṃvidhānaṃ yathāhus te rāvaṇasya durātmanaḥ | rāma tad bruvataḥ sarvaṃ yathātattvena me śṛṇu ||

Translation

Rāma, they have told me—exactly as it is—how the evil-minded Rāvaṇa has organized his forces. Listen to me now in full.

Context

"My ministers Anala, Sarabha, Sampathi and also Praghasa went to Lanka and saw it and returned."

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Rāvaṇa
• Vibhīṣaṇa

FAQs

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

Satya (truthfulness) as a pillar of dharma: reliable counsel must be factual and complete, enabling righteous decision-making.

What is the narrative situation?

Vibhīṣaṇa prepares to brief Rāma on the enemy’s military disposition based on first-hand reconnaissance.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Truthful counsel—Vibhīṣaṇa positions himself as a trustworthy guide committed to factual reporting.