Shloka 6.41.3

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

Devanagari script

संशयेस्थाप्यमांचेदंबलंचसविभीषणम् ।कष्टंकृतमिदंवीर साहसंसाहसप्रिय ।।6.41.3।।

Transliteration

śaila-śṛṅgāṇi śataśaḥ pravṛddhāṁś ca mahī-ruhān |

jagṛhuḥ kuñjara-prakhyā vānarāḥ para-vāraṇāḥ ||6.41.29||

Translation

The mighty monkeys—huge as elephants and able to repel the foe—seized by the hundreds mountain crags and great full-grown trees.

Context

"O hero, who is fond of daring actions! To me, to the army and Vibheeshana you created a great doubt by this bold action of yours."

Characters & Entities

• Vānaras (monkey warriors)
• Mountain peaks
• Trees

FAQs

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

Dharma appears as protection of the righteous side through readiness and strength used in service, not for selfish aggression.

What is the narrative situation?

The vānara warriors arm themselves with natural weapons—trees and rocks—as they prepare to assault Lanka.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Valor and protective zeal—strength harnessed to defend and advance a just cause.