Shloka 6.55.12

अकम्पन-प्रेषणम् तथा कपि-राक्षस-रणवर्णनम् (Akampana Dispatched; The Vanara–Rakshasa Battle and Omens)

Devanagari script

ससिंहापचित्कन्धःशार्दूलसमविक्रमः ।।।।तानुत्पातानचिन्स्सैवनिर्जगामरणाजिरम् ।

Transliteration

sa-siṃhāpacit-kandhaḥ śārdūla-sama-vikramaḥ |

tān utpātān acintya sa eva nirjagāma raṇājiram ||6.55.12||

Translation

With shoulders like a lion’s and valor equal to a tiger’s, he gave no heed to those evil portents and went forth to the battlefield.

Context

He whose shoulders were developed like that of a lion, who equalled tiger in valour, went forth not minding the evil portents.

Characters & Entities

• Battlefield (raṇājira)
• Portents/omens (utpāta)

FAQs

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

Courage without discernment can become recklessness: dharma is not only bravery in battle but also wise judgment about when and how to fight.

What is the narrative situation?

Despite ominous signs, the warrior proceeds straight into combat.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Physical heroism is described, but the verse also implicitly critiques lack of prudence (viveka) in dismissing warnings.