Shloka 6.41.54

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

Devanagari script

राक्षसाविस्मयंजग्मुःसहसाऽभिनिपीडिताः ।।6.41.54।।वानरैर्मेघसङ्काशैश्शक्रतुल्यपराक्रमैः ।

Transliteration

rākṣasā vismayaṃ jagmuḥ sahasā ’bhinipīḍitāḥ |

vānarair meghasaṅkāśaiḥ śakratulya-parākramaiḥ ||6.41.54||

Translation

Hard-pressed all at once by the Vānara warriors—cloud-like in mass and equal to Indra in valor—the Rākṣasas were struck with astonishment and gave way.

Context

Caught by Vanaras like clouds and equalled Indra in valour gave way to wonder for the Rakshasas.

Characters & Entities

• Rākṣasas
• Vānaras
• Śakra (Indra)

FAQs

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

Dharma here is expressed as righteous strength: when a just cause is supported by disciplined valor, adharma-driven forces lose confidence and clarity.

What is the narrative situation?

The Vānara forces surge forward in battle; the Rākṣasa defenders are suddenly overwhelmed and become astonished at their might.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Vīrya (heroic prowess) and collective courage—power guided by purpose rather than cruelty.