Shloka 6.41.6

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

Devanagari script

त्वयिचानागतेपूर्वमितिमेनिश्चितामतिः ।जानतश्चापितेवीर्यंमहेन्द्रवरुणोसम ।।6.41.6।।हत्वाऽहंरावणंयुद्धेसपुत्रबलवाहनम् ।अभिषिच्यचलङ्कायांविभीषणमथापिच ।।6.41.7।।भरतेराज्यमावेश्यत्यक्ष्येदेहंमहाबल ।

Transliteration

vibhīṣaṇasyānumate rāja-dharmam anusmaran |

aṅgadaṃ vāli-tanayaṃ samāhūyedam abravīt ||6.41.60||

Translation

With Vibhīṣaṇa’s approval, mindful of the duties of kingship (rājadharma), he summoned Aṅgada, Vāli’s son, and spoke these words.

Context

"Mighty Sugriva! You resemble Indra and Varuna in might. Your valour is known to me. I have decided in my mind to kill the sons of Ravana and his relatives in battle, coronate Vibheeshana in Lanka, and hand over the kingdom to Bharata and give up my body."

Characters & Entities

• Vibhīṣaṇa
• Aṅgada
• Vāli
• Rāma (implied)

FAQs

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

Rājadharma requires consultation and legitimate procedure; even in war, decisions should be grounded in counsel and duty, not impulse.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma prepares a diplomatic/strategic communication and calls Aṅgada after coordinating with Vibhīṣaṇa.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Dharma-smṛti (mindfulness of duty) and humility to seek approval from informed allies.