Shloka 6.41.59

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

Devanagari script

राघवःसन्निवेश्यैवंस्वसैन्यंरक्षसांवधे ।।6.41.58।।सम्मन्त्ऱ्यमन्त्रिभिस्सार्थंनिश्चित्यचपुनःपुनः ।आनन्तर्यमभिप्रेप्सुःक्रमयोगार्थतत्त्ववित् ।।6.41.59।।विभीषणस्यानुमतेराजधर्ममनुस्मरन् ।अङ्गदंवालितनयंसमाहूयेदमब्रवीत् ।।6.41.60।।

Transliteration

ānantaryam abhiprepsuḥ krama-yogārtha-tattvavit ||6.41.59||

Translation

Seeking the proper continuity and knowing the true principles of ordered action, he discerned the right sequence of what should follow.

Context

Deliberating on the action to be taken to kill the Rakshasas, Raghava himself called the army and gathered them and the ministers all of them again and again discussed and took the decision. Later recalling the king's duty with Vibheeshana, summoned Vali's son Angada and spoke these words.

Characters & Entities

• Rāghava (implied)

FAQs

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

Dharma in leadership includes right process: not merely right intention, but right sequencing and method (krama-yoga) in carrying out duties.

What is the narrative situation?

After consultation, Rāma turns to the immediate next action required to advance the campaign.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Nīti (wise policy) and kṛtya-jñāna (knowing what must be done, and when).