Shloka 6.61.35

कुम्भकर्णदर्शनम् — The Appearance of Kumbhakarna and the Account of His Might

Devanagari script

गच्छसैन्यानिसर्वाणिव्यूह्यतिष्ठस्वपावके ।द्वाराण्यादायलङ्कायाश्चर्याश्चाप्यथसङ्क्रमान् ।।6.61.35।।

Transliteration

gaccha sainyāni sarvāṇi vyūhya tiṣṭhasva pāvake |

dvārāṇy ādāya laṅkāyāś caryāś cāpy atha saṅkramān ||6.61.35||

Translation

“Go, Pavaka: array all the troops in battle order and take your position—securing the gates of Laṅkā, its thoroughfares, and the crossings.”

Context

"Pavaka, go and organize all the army and get together to occupy all the gates, highways, bridges in Lanka."

Characters & Entities

• Rāma (Rāghava)
• Nīla
• Pāvaka
• Laṅkā
• Gates of Laṅkā
• Roads/Thoroughfares
• Crossings/Bridges (saṅkrama)

FAQs

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

Dharma in leadership includes safeguarding the collective through orderly, restrained strategy—preventing chaos and protecting one’s forces by securing key points.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma issues tactical instructions to organize the army and secure Laṅkā’s strategic access points (gates, roads, crossings) in response to the emerging threat.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Decisive command with responsibility: Rāma acts swiftly and methodically to protect allies and maintain battlefield discipline.