Shloka 6.41.89

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

Devanagari script

ततःप्रासादशिखरंशैलशृङ्गमिवोन्नतम् ।ददर्शराक्षसेन्द्रस्यवालिपुत्रःप्रतापवान् ।।6.41.89।।

Transliteration

tataḥ prāsādaśikharaṃ śailaśṛṅgam ivonnatam |

dadarśa rākṣasendrasya vāliputraḥ pratāpavān ||6.41.89||

Translation

Then the mighty son of Vālin beheld the palace-peak of the rākṣasa-king, towering like a mountain summit.

Context

Then as the courageous Vali's son landed on the high peak of the palace which resembled a mountain peak, Ravana stood looking.

Characters & Entities

• Aṅgada (Vāliputra)
• Vālin
• Rākṣasendra (Rāvaṇa)
• Palace (prāsāda)

FAQs

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

Dharma advances through courageous confrontation of unjust power; the lofty palace symbolizes pride that must be met with steadfastness.

What is the narrative situation?

After overpowering the captors, Aṅgada stands at the palace summit, surveying the seat of Rāvaṇa’s power.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Pratāpa (majestic valor): a presence that challenges wrongdoing without hesitation.