Shloka 6.41.26

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

Devanagari script

ततःकालेमहाबाहुर्बलेनमहतावृतः ।प्रस्थितःपुरतोधवनीलङ्कामभिमुखःपुरीम् ।।6.41.26।।

Transliteration

tataḥ kāle mahā-bāhur balena mahatāvṛtaḥ | prasthitaḥ purato dhavanī laṅkām abhimukhaḥ purīm ||

Translation

Then, at the appointed time, broad-armed Rāma—surrounded by a great host—set out at the head of the march, facing the city of Laṅkā.

Context

Surrounded by a large army in front, the broad shouldered Rama proceeded towards Lanka.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Laṅkā
• Army (Vānara host implied)

FAQs

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

Dharma is steadfast pursuit of a just mission: the leader advances with discipline and collective order toward confronting adharma.

What is the narrative situation?

The army begins its forward movement, with Rāma leading the forces toward Laṅkā.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Courage and leadership—Rāma leads from the front, embodying responsibility for the campaign.