Shloka 6.41.77

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

Devanagari script

तद्रामवचनंसर्वमन्यूनाधिकमुत्तमम् ।सामात्यंश्रावयामासनिवेद्यात्मानमात्मना ।।6.41.77।।

Transliteration

tad rāma-vacanaṁ sarvam anyūnādhikam uttamam | sāmātyaṁ śrāvayāmāsa nivedyātmānam ātmanā ||6.41.77||

Translation

After identifying himself, he recited to Ravana and his ministers all of Rama’s excellent words, without adding or omitting anything.

Context

"I made known the words of Rama completely without adding or deleting. You may listen."

Characters & Entities

• Angada
• Rama
• Ravana
• ministers of Ravana

FAQs

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

Satya in communication: a messenger’s dharma is fidelity to the message—no distortion, no embellishment.

What is the narrative situation?

Angada formally introduces himself and conveys Rama’s message verbatim before Ravana’s court.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Integrity and accuracy—truthful transmission of another’s words.