Shloka 6.41.46

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

Devanagari script

सर्वेविकृतलाङ्गूलास्सर्वेदंष्ट्रानखायुधा:।। 6.41.46।।सर्वेविकृतचित्राङ्गास्सर्वेचविकृताननाः ।

Transliteration

sarve vikṛtalāṅgūlāḥ sarve daṃṣṭrānakhāyudhāḥ | sarve vikṛtacitrāṅgāḥ sarve ca vikṛtānanāḥ ||6.41.46||

Translation

All of them bore tails raised and bristling; all had teeth and nails as weapons. All looked fierce with strange markings upon their bodies, and all wore grim, distorted faces in wrath.

Context

All had their tails lifted unusually, had their nails and teeth sharp as weapons, some had unnatural face, and all of them had distorted eyes (as in fury).

Characters & Entities

• Vānara warriors

FAQs

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

Dharma is portrayed as controlled ferocity in service of justice—anger and power are being marshaled toward a righteous objective rather than personal cruelty.

What is the narrative situation?

A vivid description of the Vānara troops’ battle-ready appearance as they prepare to assault or defend positions around Laṅkā.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Saṃyama allied with vīrya: strength presented as disciplined readiness, not chaos.