Shloka 6.50.64

सुपर्णागमनम् (Garuda’s Arrival and the Release from the Serpent-Arrow Bond)

Devanagari script

विसृजन्तोमहानादांस्त्रासयन्तोनिशाचरान् ।लङ्काद्वाराण्युपाजग्मुर्युद्धकामाःप्लवङ्गमाः ।।6.50.64।।

Transliteration

visṛjanto mahā-nādāṃs trāsayanto niśācarān | laṅkā-dvārāṇy upājagmur yuddha-kāmāḥ plavaṅgamāḥ ||6.50.64||

Translation

Raising mighty roars and striking fear into the night-ranging Rākṣasas, the battle-eager Vānaras advanced and reached the gates of Laṅkā.

Context

Making a lot of noise, the Vanaras reached the gates of Lanka frightening night rangers and desiring to wage war.

Characters & Entities

• Vānaras
• Rākṣasas
• Laṅkā
• Laṅkā’s gates

FAQs

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

Dharma is framed as purposeful action: strength is directed toward confronting injustice (Rāvaṇa’s wrongdoing) rather than mere aggression.

What is the narrative situation?

The Vānara army closes in on Laṅkā and arrives at its gates, intimidating the city’s defenders.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Fearless initiative—acting decisively when the time for righteous confrontation has come.