Shloka 6.41.35

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

Devanagari script

लङ्कामुपनिविष्टस्तुरामोदशरथात्मजः ।लक्ष्मणानुचरोवीरःपुरींरावणपालिताम् ।।6.41.34।।उत्तरद्वारमासाद्ययत्रतिष्ठतिरावणः ।नान्योरामाद्धितद् द्वारंसमर्थःपरिरक्षितुम् ।।6.41.35।।सायुथैराक्षसैर्भीमैरभिगुप्तंसमन्ततः ।लघूनांत्रासजननंपाताळमिवदानवैः ।।6.41.36।।

Transliteration

uttara-dvāram āsādya yatra tiṣṭhati rāvaṇaḥ |

nānyo rāmād dhi tad dvāraṁ samarthaḥ parirakṣitum ||6.41.35||

Translation

Reaching the northern gate—where Rāvaṇa stood—none but Rāma was truly able to hold and guard that gateway.

Context

(Dasaratha's son) Rama who had Lakshmana as follower reached the northern gate protected by Ravana. Just as the ocean is guarded by Varuna, it was guarded by terrific Rakshasas, who were secretly hiding all over like the Rakshasas in the subterranean region with small amounts of numerous armours for protection. It was not possible for anyone other than Rama to enter.

Characters & Entities

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

FAQs

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

Dharma highlights fitness for duty: the most critical responsibility is borne by the most capable and righteous protector, especially when confronting the central agent of adharma.

What is the narrative situation?

At the northern gate of Lanka, near Ravana’s position, Rama alone is portrayed as able to secure that crucial point.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Supreme competence joined to righteousness—Rama’s capacity to protect others in the most perilous place.