Shloka 6.41.78

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

Devanagari script

दूतोऽहंकोशलेन्द्रस्यरामस्याक्लिष्टकर्मणः ।वालिपुत्रोऽङ्गदोनामयदितेश्रोत्रमागतः ।।6.41.78।।

Transliteration

dūto ’haṁ kośalendrasya rāmasyākliṣṭa-karmaṇaḥ | vāli-putro ’ṅgado nāma yadite śrotram āgataḥ ||6.41.78||

Translation

I am the envoy of Rama, lord of Kosala, tireless in action—Angada by name, son of Vali, as you may have heard.

Context

"I am the son of Vali,by name Angada,an envoy of Rama ,the king of Kosala of unwearied action. You may know that I have landed"

Characters & Entities

• Angada
• Rama
• Kosala
• Vali
• Ravana

FAQs

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

Dharma in diplomacy begins with transparent identity and authority. Angada states who he is and whom he represents, grounding speech in truth.

What is the narrative situation?

Angada introduces himself to Ravana as Rama’s official messenger.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Straightforwardness and confidence—speaking clearly in an enemy’s assembly.