Shloka 6.41.60

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

tvayi cānāgate pūrvam iti me niścitā matiḥ |

jānataś cāpi te vīryaṃ mahendra-varuṇo sama ||6.41.6||

Translation

Even before you arrived, this resolve was fixed in my mind; and though I know your valor—O mighty one, equal to Mahendra and Varuṇa—I still abide by that decision.

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

• Rāma
• Sugrīva
• Mahendra (Indra)
• Varuṇa

FAQs

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

Satya and steadfast dharma: a righteous leader holds to a principled resolve, not changing course due to convenience or external pressure.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma addresses Sugrīva, affirming that his plan and resolve were already set even before Sugrīva’s arrival.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Dṛḍha-niścaya (firm determination) joined with respect for allies’ strength.