Shloka 6.53.22

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

Devanagari script

रथनेमिस्वनस्तत्रधनुषश्चापिनिस्वसत् ।।।।शङ्खभेरीमृदङ्गानांबभूवतुमुलःस्वनः ।

Transliteration

rathanemisvanas tatra dhanuṣaś cāpi nisvasat |

śaṅkhabherīmṛdaṅgānāṃ babhūva tumulaḥ svanaḥ ||

Translation

There arose a tumultuous roar: the rattle of chariot-wheels, the twang and hiss of bows, and the blare of conches, kettle-drums, and mṛdaṅgas.

Context

Then came out tumultuous sounds of clutter of chariots, bows, conches, kettle drums and tom toms.

FAQs

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

The organized signals of war (conches, drums) contrast with its chaos, implying that dharma attempts to regulate even violence—yet the tumult shows how easily conflict overwhelms order.

What is the narrative situation?

The soundscape of the battle is described as chariots, bows, and war-instruments resound together.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Collective discipline and readiness (sainika-sajjā), though the verse primarily paints atmosphere rather than praising an individual.