Shloka 6.53.16

युद्धकाण्डे त्रिपञ्चाशः सर्गः — धूम्राक्षवधश्रवणं, वज्रदंष्ट्रप्रेषणं, अङ्गद-राक्षसयुद्धम् (Ravana Dispatches Vajradamshtra; Portents and Angada’s Assault)

Devanagari script

एतानौत्पातिकान् दृष्टवावज्रदंष्ट्रोमहाबलः ।धैर्यमालम्भ्यतेजस्वीनिर्जगामरणोत्सुकः ।।।।

Transliteration

tāṃs tu niṣkramato dṛṣṭvā vānarā jitakāśinaḥ |

praṇeduḥ sumahānādān pūrayāṃś ca diśo daśa ||

Translation

But when the Vānaras saw them coming out, confident of victory, they raised tremendous roars, filling all ten directions.

Context

Mighty Vajradamshtra who was energetic, picking up courage seeing the portents that came up, sallied forth eager for war.

Characters & Entities

• Vānaras
• Rākṣasas
• Ten directions (daśa diśaḥ)

FAQs

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

Righteous confidence supports steadfast action; yet Dharma also cautions against arrogance—victory should be pursued with discipline and purpose.

What is the narrative situation?

The Vānara forces see the Rākṣasas emerging and respond with loud war-cries that echo in every direction.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Unity and morale (saṅgha-bala) are emphasized—collective courage in defense of a just cause.