Shloka 6.41.73

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

Devanagari script

ब्रवीमित्वांहितंवाक्यंक्रियतामौर्ध्वदैहिकम् ।सुदृष्टाक्रियतांलङ्काजीवितंतेमयिस्थितम् ।।6.41.73।।

Transliteration

bravīmi tvāṁ hitaṁ vākyaṁ kriyatām aurdhva-daihikam | su-dṛṣṭā kriyatāṁ laṅkā jīvitaṁ te mayi sthitam ||6.41.73||

Translation

I speak to you for your good: prepare the rites that follow death. Let Laṅkā arrange the final obsequies—your life now rests in my hands.

Context

Having addressed it in well- meaning words, Rama said 'I will do you obsequies as no one will be left in Lanka to do your last rites'.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Ravana
• Lanka

FAQs

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

Even in war, dharma includes truthful warning and clarity of consequence. Rama’s speech combines moral admonition with responsibility: adharma leads to ruin, and the righteous do not conceal the outcome.

What is the narrative situation?

Rama, sending a message through Angada, warns Ravana of imminent defeat and speaks of the inevitability of death if Ravana persists.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Satya (truthfulness) and unwavering determination—Rama states consequences plainly without deceit.