Shloka 6.41.100

युद्धलक्षण-निमित्तदर्शनं तथा लङ्काद्वारव्यूहः (War Omens and the Encirclement of Lanka’s Gates)

Devanagari script

परिगृह्य उदकं शीतं वनानि फलवन्ति च ।

बलौघं संविभज्येमं व्यूह्य तिष्ठेम लक्ष्मण ॥6.41.11॥

Transliteration

parigṛhya udakaṃ śītaṃ vanāni phalavanti ca |

balaughaṃ saṃvibhajya imaṃ vyūhya tiṣṭhema lakṣmaṇa ||6.41.11||

Translation

“Lakṣmaṇa, let us secure a place where there is cool water and fruit-laden woods; then, dividing this gathered army and arraying it in formation, let us stand ready.”

Context

To protect the kingdom of Rakshasas, the Rakshasas holding weapons making frightening sounds and shouting, advanced for a great War. It seemed as though it was the end of the universe.।। ityārṣēvālmīkīyēśrīmadrāmāyaṇēādikāvyēyuddhakāṇḍēēkacatvāriṅśassargaḥ ।।This is the end of the forty first sarga of Yuddha Kanda of the first epic the holy Ramayana composed by sage Valmiki.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa
• vanāni (fruit-bearing woods)
• udaka (water source)
• balaugha (army host)

FAQs

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

Dharma in warfare includes responsible logistics and protection of one’s own forces: securing water, food, and order prevents needless suffering and supports righteous conduct.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma instructs Lakṣmaṇa on encampment and battle-readiness just as war becomes imminent.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Prudence and care for dependents—Rāma’s duty as commander includes ensuring the army’s welfare and disciplined formation.