Shloka 6.47.1

पुष्पकविमानेन सीताया युद्धभूमिदर्शनम् (Sita Shown the Battlefield in the Pushpaka)

Devanagari script

प्रतिप्रविष्टेलङ्कायांकृतार्थेरावणात्मजे ।राघवंपरिवार्यार्तुरक्षुर्वानरर्षभाः ।।।।

Transliteration

pratipraviṣṭe laṅkāyāṁ kṛtārthe rāvaṇātmaje |

rāghavaṁ parivāryārtu rakṣur vānararṣabhāḥ ||6.47.1||

Translation

When Rāvaṇa’s son, having achieved his aim, re-entered Laṅkā, the foremost of the vānara heroes surrounded and guarded Rāghava in his distress.

Context

After accomplishing the task Ravana's son entered Lanka while the bull among monkeys guarded Raghava staying around.

Characters & Entities

• Indrajit (Rāvaṇātmaja)
• Laṅkā
• Rāma (Rāghava)
• Vānara leaders (vānararṣabhāḥ)

FAQs

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

Protecting the vulnerable leader in crisis reflects dhārmic solidarity; guardianship (rakṣā) is a duty when righteousness is threatened.

What is the narrative situation?

Indrajit withdraws back into Laṅkā after his strike, while the vānara champions form a protective ring around the afflicted Rāma.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Courageous loyalty and protective discipline among the vānara elite.