Shloka 6.41.40

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

Devanagari script

हनुमान् पश्चिमद्वारंररक्षबलवान्कपिः ।प्रमाथिप्रषुभ्यांचवीरैरन्यैश्चसङ्गतः ।।6.41.40।।

Transliteration

aṅgado dakṣiṇadvāraṃ jagrāha sumahābalaḥ |

ṛṣabheṇa gavākṣeṇa gajena gavayena ca || 6.41.39 ||

Translation

Angada, of tremendous strength, took charge of the southern gate, together with Ṛṣabha, Gavākṣa, Gaja, and Gavaya.

Context

Mighty monkey Hanuman united with heroes Pramati and Praghasa and others protected the west gate.

Characters & Entities

• Angada
• Ṛṣabha
• Gavākṣa
• Gaja
• Gavaya
• Dakṣiṇa-dvāra (Southern gate)
• Laṅkā

FAQs

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

Dharma is disciplined guardianship: strength is directed into protective responsibility, not personal glory.

What is the narrative situation?

The southern gate is assigned to Angada and a team of prominent vānara leaders to prevent sorties and breaches.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Angada’s valor combined with accountability—taking charge of a critical position.