Shloka 6.41.5

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

Devanagari script

इदानींमाकृथावीर एवंविधमचिन्तितम् ।त्वयिकिञ्चित्समापन्नेकिंकार्यंसीतयामम ।।6.41.4।।भरतेनमहाबाहो लक्ष्मणेनयवीयसा ।शत्रुघ्नेनचशत्रुघ्नस्वशरीरेणवापुन:।। 6.41.5।।

Transliteration

pratipūrṇam ivākāśaṃ sañchannā iva ca medinī | laṅkām upaniviṣṭaiś ca sampatadbhiś ca vānaraiḥ ||6.41.50||

Translation

With Vānaras already stationed and others still rushing in, the sky seemed packed full and the earth seemed completely covered all around Laṅkā.

Context

"O broad shouldered hero, tamer of foes! Do not do this kind of action. Even if you were harmed a bit, O destroyer of foes, of what use is it to me or even to Sita, Bharata, Satrughna or to Lakshmana or even to my body?"

Characters & Entities

• Laṅkā
• Vānara forces

FAQs

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

Dharma includes responsible strategy: righteous aims are pursued with organized, comprehensive effort rather than reckless impulse.

What is the narrative situation?

The Vānara army occupies positions around Laṅkā in overwhelming numbers, with continuous reinforcements arriving.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Kṛtya-jñatā (practical wisdom): disciplined deployment and thoroughness in executing a just campaign.