Shloka 6.41.74

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

Devanagari script

इत्युक्तःसतुतारेयोरामेणाक्लिष्टकर्मणा ।जगामाकाशामाविश्यमूर्तिमानिवहव्यवाट् ।।6.41.74।।

Transliteration

ity uktaḥ sa tu tāreyo rāmeṇākliṣṭa-karmaṇā | jagāmākāśam āviśya mūrtimān iva havyavāṭ ||6.41.74||

Translation

Thus addressed by Rama of tireless deeds, Tara’s son entered the sky and departed, radiant like fire embodied.

Context

Rama having spoken that way, Tara's son, Angada, who was like fire god, who was unwearied in action flew to the sky.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Angada
• Tara
• fire (havyavāṭ)

FAQs

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

Dharma as faithful service: a messenger carries out the righteous leader’s command promptly and fearlessly.

What is the narrative situation?

After receiving Rama’s message, Angada flies toward Lanka to deliver it to Ravana.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Angada’s zeal and courage—swift execution of duty, likened to blazing fire.