Shloka 6.41.36

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

laṅkām upaniviṣṭas tu rāmo daśarathātmajaḥ |

lakṣmaṇānucaro vīraḥ purīṃ rāvaṇapālitām || 6.41.34 ||

Translation

Rāma, Daśaratha’s son—heroic, with Lakṣmaṇa following him—took up position at Laṅkā, the city ruled by Rāvaṇa.

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
• Daśaratha
• Lakṣmaṇa
• Laṅkā
• Rāvaṇa

FAQs

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

Dharma here is steadfastness in righteous purpose: Rāma advances with disciplined resolve, not for conquest but to restore justice and recover Sītā.

What is the narrative situation?

The vānara-led alliance has reached Laṅkā; Rāma takes position as the battle for the city is about to be organized.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s maryādā (measured, rightful conduct) and leadership—moving forward with order and purpose, accompanied by loyal Lakṣmaṇa.