Shloka 6.41.38

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

Devanagari script

पूर्वंतुद्वारमासाद्यनीलोहरिचमूपतिः ।अतिष्ठत्सहमैन्देनद्विविदेनचवीर्यवान् ।।6.41.38।।

Transliteration

sāyuthair ākṣasair bhīmair abhiguptaṃ samantataḥ |

laghūnāṃ trāsajananaṃ pātāḷam iva dānavaiḥ || 6.41.36 ||

Translation

All around, it was heavily guarded by fearsome rākṣasas in troops, striking terror into the lightly armed—like Pātāla, the netherworld, swarming with dānavas.

Context

Neela the commander-in-chief of the army of monkeys, a valiant one, also Dwivida, and Mainda reached the east gate and remained there.

Characters & Entities

• Rākṣasas
• Pātāla
• Dānavas
• Uttara-dvāra (Northern gate)
• Laṅkā

FAQs

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

Dharma is shown indirectly: adharma fortifies itself through intimidation and concealment, while the righteous must face fear without abandoning truth or duty.

What is the narrative situation?

The northern gate area is described as intensely fortified by rākṣasa troops, setting the battlefield atmosphere before engagement.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

The implied virtue is fearlessness and perseverance required of the dharmic side when confronting overwhelming, terror-based defenses.