Shloka 6.41.67

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

Devanagari script

बलेनयेनवैसीतांमाययाराक्षसाधम ।यामतिक्रामयित्वात्वंहृतवांस्तद्विदर्शय ।।6.41.67।।

Transliteration

balena yena vai sītāṃ māyayā rākṣasādhama |

mām atikrāmayitvā tvaṃ hṛtavān tad vidarśaya ||6.41.67||

Translation

O vilest of Rākṣasas! The strength and deceit by which you outwitted me and carried Sītā away—show that now.

Context

"O lowly Rakshasa! By deceiving me you took away Sita. Display that strength now."

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Rāvaṇa
• Sītā
• māyā (deceit/illusion)

FAQs

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

Dharma in combat and conduct rejects cowardly deceit used against the unprepared. The verse contrasts trickery with the expectation of open confrontation and accountability.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma challenges Rāvaṇa to rely on the same ‘power’ and ‘māyā’ he used during Sītā’s abduction, now that a direct battle is at hand.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s insistence on truthful, face-to-face trial of strength—valor aligned with satya rather than manipulation.