Shloka 6.43.4

द्वन्द्वयुद्धप्रवृत्तिः (Dvandva-Yuddha: The Onset of Single Combats)

Devanagari script

वानराणामपिचमूर्बृहतीजयमिच्छताम् ।अभ्यधावततांसेनांरक्षसांकामरूपिणम् ।।6.43.4।।

Transliteration

vānarāṇām api camūr bṛhatī jayam icchatām |

abhyadhāvata tāṃ senāṃ rakṣasāṃ kāmarūpiṇīm ||6.43.4||

Translation

Eager for victory, even the mighty and vast army of the Vānaras surged forward, charging the host of the Rākṣasas—beings able to assume forms at will.

Context

Wishing triumph even the powerful army of powerful Vanaras of terrific deeds went ahead to fight with Rakshasas.

Characters & Entities

• Vānaras
• Rākṣasas

FAQs

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

Dharma here is expressed as steadfast courage in a righteous cause—moving forward without hesitation when duty calls, even against a formidable and deceptive enemy.

What is the narrative situation?

The Vānara forces, intent on victory, launch an advance against the Rākṣasa army in the thick of the Laṅkā war.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Collective valor and resolve (dhairya/utsāha) of the Vānara host.