Shloka 6.55.5

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

Devanagari script

परिगृह्यसःताम् I ज्ञाम् रावणस्यमहाबल ।बलम् सम्प्रेरयामासःतदालघुपराक्रमः।। ।।

Transliteration

harayas tv api rakṣāṃsi mahā-druma-mahā-śmabhiḥ | vidārayanty abhikramya śastrāṇy ācchidya vīryataḥ ||

Translation

Yet the Vānaras too, advancing in counter-attack, tore apart the Rākṣasas with great trees and massive rocks—snatching away their weapons by sheer strength.

Context

Then accepting Ravana's order, accordingly, taking hold of the army dispatched them.

Characters & Entities

• Vānaras
• Rākṣasas
• Trees
• Rocks

FAQs

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

Dharma here is seen as steadfast resistance against oppression: courage in defending a righteous cause, even when facing terrifying force.

What is the narrative situation?

The Vānaras respond to the Rākṣasa assault by charging forward, using natural weapons (trees and stones) and disarming enemies.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Vīrya (valor) and resilience—refusing to yield under pressure.