Shloka 6.41.8

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

Devanagari script

तमेवंवादिनंरामंसुग्रीवःप्रत्यभाषत ।।6.41.8।।तवभार्यापहर्तारंदृष्टवाराघव रावणम् ।मर्षयामिकथंवीरजानपौरुषमात्मनः ।।6.41.9।।

Transliteration

hantāsmi tvāṁ sahāmātyaṁ sa-putra-jñāti-bāndhavam | nirudvignās trayo lokā bhaviṣyanti hate tvayi ||6.41.80||

Translation

I will slay you along with your ministers, your sons, kinsmen, and allies; when you are killed, the three worlds will be free from fear.

Context

To Rama who was speaking in that manner, Sugriva replied, "Heroic Rama! Seeing that Ravana, who has borne away your consort, and knowing my own strength, how can I tolerate?"

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Angada
• Ravana
• ministers
• sons
• kinsmen
• allies
• three worlds (trailokya)

FAQs

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

The ruler’s dharma is loka-saṅgraha (securing the world). Removing a tyrant who spreads fear is framed as restoring safety and moral order.

What is the narrative situation?

Rama’s uncompromising ultimatum is conveyed to Ravana: defeat will extend to his power-structure, ending the terror he causes.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Protective justice—Rama’s commitment to end oppression for the welfare of all.