Shloka 6.41.85

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

Devanagari script

रावणस्यवच्शुत्वादीप्ताग्निसमतेजसा ।जगृहुस्तंततोघोराश्चत्वारोरजनीचराः ।।6.41.85।।

Transliteration

rāvaṇasya vacaḥ śrutvā dīptāgnisamatejasā |

jagṛhus taṃ tato ghorāś catvāro rajanīcarāḥ ||6.41.85||

Translation

Hearing Rāvaṇa’s command, four fearsome night-roamers seized Aṅgada, who blazed with splendor like fire.

Context

Thereafter, having heard the words of Ravana, the four Rakshasas seized Angada blazing in brilliance like fire.

Characters & Entities

• Rāvaṇa
• Aṅgada
• Four rajanīcaras (rākṣasas)

FAQs

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

Even when force is applied unjustly, inner dharma can manifest as fearlessness and steadfastness; moral strength is not diminished by coercion.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāvaṇa’s men move to execute his order and physically seize Aṅgada.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Aṅgada’s heroic radiance symbolizes courage and unwavering resolve in a hostile court.