Shloka 6.49.6

शरबन्धनविलापः (The Lament under the Net of Arrows)

Devanagari script

शक्यासीतासमानारीमर्त्यलोकेविचिन्वता ।नलक्ष्मणसमोभ्रातासचिवस्साम्पपरायिकः ।।6.49.6।।

Transliteration

tatas sarvāṇy anīkāni sthāpayitvā vibhīṣaṇaḥ ||6.49.31|| ājagāma gadāpāṇis tvaritaṃ yatra rāghavaḥ |

Translation

Thereupon Vibhīṣaṇa, having stationed all the divisions, hurried to where Rāghava was, mace in hand.

Context

"In a mortal world I can look for a woman like Sita but not possible to find a helpful and capable brother."

Characters & Entities

• Vibhishana
• Rama (Raghava)
• Mace (gada)
• Vanara army (implied)

FAQs

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

Dharma as responsible leadership: one secures the larger force first (order and protection), then rushes to support the righteous leader in crisis.

What is the narrative situation?

Vibhīṣaṇa organizes troop positions and then quickly goes to Rāma, prepared for combat.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Alert service and strategic responsibility: Vibhīṣaṇa combines practical command with loyal support.