Shloka 6.41.30

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

Devanagari script

तौत्वदीर्घेणकालेनभ्रातरौरामलक्ष्मणौ ।रावणस्यपुरींलङ्कामसेदतुररिन्दमौ ।।6.41.30।।

Transliteration

tau tv adīrgheṇa kālena bhrātarau rāma-lakṣmaṇau |

rāvaṇasya purīṁ laṅkām āsedatur arindamau ||6.41.30||

Translation

Before long, the two brothers—Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa, tamers of foes—reached Laṅkā, the city of Rāvaṇa.

Context

In a short while the two brothers Rama and Lakshmana, tamers of foes reached the city of Lanka.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa
• Laṅkā
• Rāvaṇa

FAQs

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

Dharma as unwavering resolve: righteous duty is pursued without delay when the time for decisive action arrives.

What is the narrative situation?

Rama and Lakshmana arrive at Lanka, approaching the enemy’s stronghold for the climactic battle.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Steadfast determination and courage in confronting injustice at its source.