Shloka 6.53.3

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

Devanagari script

गच्छत्वंवीर निर्याहिराक्षसैःपरिवारितः ।जहिदाशरथिंरामंसुग्रीवंवानरैःसह ।।।।

Transliteration

nāgair aśvaiḥ kharair uṣṭraiḥ saṃyuktaḥ susamāhitaḥ |

patākādhvaja-citraiś ca rathaiś ca samalaṅkṛtaḥ ||

Translation

He advanced in a well-ordered array, joined with elephants, horses, donkeys, and camels, and with chariots richly adorned with colorful banners and flags.

Context

"O Hero, proceed, accompanied by Rakshasa companions and kill Dasaratha's Rama and Sugriva along with Vanaras."

Characters & Entities

• Elephants
• Horses
• Camels
• Donkeys (kharas)
• Chariots
• Banners/flags

FAQs

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

The verse implicitly warns that external grandeur—standards, chariots, and vast resources—does not establish dharma; righteousness depends on just cause and truthful conduct.

What is the narrative situation?

A rākṣasa force is depicted moving out in a meticulously arranged and ornamented military procession toward battle.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Discipline and organization in warfare are emphasized (susamāhitaḥ), showing logistical strength even when aligned to an unrighteous campaign.