Shloka 6.41.33

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

Devanagari script

लङ्कायास्तूत्तरंद्वारंशैलशृङ्गमिवोन्नतम् ।रामःसहानुजोधन्वीजुगोपचरुरोधच ।।6.41.33।।

Transliteration

laṅkāyās tūttaraṁ dvāraṁ śaila-śṛṅgam ivonnatam |

rāmaḥ sahānujo dhanvī jugopa ca rurodha ca ||6.41.33||

Translation

Rāma, bow in hand and accompanied by his younger brother, secured and blocked Laṅkā’s northern gate, towering like a mountain peak.

Context

Accompanied by his brother Lakshmana, Rama, armed with bow, blocked the northern gate of Lanka which was like a lofty mountain peak and protected.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa
• Laṅkā
• Northern gate (uttara-dvāra)

FAQs

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

Dharma is protective responsibility: securing critical points prevents harm to allies and advances justice with minimal disorder.

What is the narrative situation?

Rama and Lakshmana take position at Lanka’s northern gate, holding it as part of the battle plan.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Strategic guardianship and fraternal solidarity in righteous warfare.