Shloka 6.41.37

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

Devanagari script

विन्यस्तानिचयोधानांबहूनिविविधानिच ।ददर्शाऽयुधजालानितत्रैवकवचानिच ।।6.41.37।।

Transliteration

uttaradvāram āsādya yatra tiṣṭhati rāvaṇaḥ |

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

Translation

Reaching the northern gate—where Rāvaṇa was stationed—it was understood that none but Rāma was capable of securing and holding that gateway.

Context

Rama Saw there, numerous weapons of every kind so also shields for the combatants of war.

Characters & Entities

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

FAQs

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

Dharma is responsibility aligned with capability: the most critical post is taken by the one best suited to bear it, so that the righteous cause is protected.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma approaches the northern gate, the sector associated with Rāvaṇa’s presence, indicating an impending direct confrontation.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s competence and steadfast courage—he assumes the hardest duty rather than delegating it.