Shloka 6.41.96

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

Devanagari script

सचतुर्द्वाराणिसर्वाणिसुग्रीववचनात्कपिः ।पर्यक्रामतदुर्धर्षोनक्षत्राणीवचन्द्रमाः ।।6.41.96।।

Transliteration

sa caturdvārāṇi sarvāṇi sugrīvavacanāt kapiḥ | paryakrāmatadurdharṣo nakṣatrāṇīva candramāḥ || 6.41.96 ||

Translation

That unassailable monkey, at Sugrīva’s command, moved around all four gates—like the moon moving among the stars.

Context

Sushena, a monkey who is difficult to encounter, went around all the four gates just like the moon goes around stars by the order of Sugriva.

Characters & Entities

• Sugrīva
• four gates of Laṅkā (caturdvārāṇi)
• candramā (moon)
• nakṣatra (stars)

FAQs

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

Righteous action is coordinated and obedient to legitimate leadership; discipline and strategy serve dharma, not ego.

What is the narrative situation?

A vānara leader patrols/circles Laṅkā’s four gates under Sugrīva’s orders, indicating siege organization and tactical control.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Obedience and vigilance—martial responsibility carried out under command for the common good.