Shloka 6.41.41

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

Devanagari script

मध्यमेचस्वयंगुल्मेसुग्रीवस्समतिष्ठत ।सहसर्वैर्हरिश्रेष्ठैस्सुपर्णश्वसनोपमैः ।।6.41.41।।

Transliteration

hanumān paścimadvāraṃ rarakṣa balavān kapiḥ |

pramāthipraṣubhyāṃ ca vīrair anyaiś ca saṅgataḥ || 6.41.40 ||

Translation

Hanumān, the mighty monkey, guarded the western gate, joined by the heroes Pramāthi and Praṣu and by other warriors as well.

Context

Sugriva chief of all army and best of the monkey army who was equal to Garuda of beautiful wings, endowed with wind speed remained in the middle (of north and west) post.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Pramāthi
• Praṣu
• Paścima-dvāra (Western gate)
• Laṅkā

FAQs

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

Dharma is selfless service: Hanumān uses his power in protection of the righteous cause, coordinated with comrades.

What is the narrative situation?

The western gate is secured by Hanumān and allied heroes as part of the complete encirclement of Laṅkā.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Hanumān’s devotion and vigilance—strength guided by loyalty and duty.