Shloka 6.51.1

धूम्राक्षप्रेषणम् (The Dispatch of Dhūmrākṣa)

Devanagari script

तेषांसुतुमुलंशब्दंवानराणांतरस्विनाम् ।नर्दतांराक्षसैस्सार्धंतदाशुश्रावरावणः ।।6.51.1।।

Transliteration

teṣāṃ sutumulaṃ śabdaṃ vānarāṇāṃ tarasvinām | nardatāṃ rākṣasaiḥ sārdhaṃ tadā śuśrāva rāvaṇaḥ ||6.51.1||

Translation

Then Rāvaṇa, together with his Rākṣasas, heard the ever-rising, highly tumultuous roar of those powerful Vānaras.

Context

Then Ravana and all the Rakshasas heard the increasing and highly tumultuous sound made by the courageous Vanaras.

Characters & Entities

• Rāvaṇa
• Rākṣasas
• Vānaras

FAQs

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

Adharma cannot remain insulated: when truth and righteousness advance, the unjust inevitably ‘hear’ the approach—accountability draws near.

What is the narrative situation?

The noise of the approaching Vānara forces reaches Rāvaṇa inside Laṅkā, signaling imminent battle.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Collective strength and steadfastness of the dharmic alliance, expressed as an unstoppable advance.