Shloka 6.72.12

अतिकायवधश्रवणं रावणस्य लङ्कारक्षाविधानम् (Ravana’s Reaction to Atikaya’s Death and the Fortification Orders for Lanka)

Devanagari script

निष्क्रामोवाप्रवेशोवाज्ञातव्यस्सर्वदैवनः ।।।।यत्रयत्रभवेद्गुल्मस्तत्रतत्रपुनःपुनः ।

Transliteration

niṣkrāmo vā praveśo vā jñātavyas sarvadaiva naḥ | yatra yatra bhaved gulmas tatra tatra punaḥ punaḥ ||

Translation

Whether it be an exit or an entry, it must always be known to us; and wherever detachments are stationed, there—again and again—let checks be made.

Context

"Wherever the troops are posted here and there be it exit, or entrance should be checked again and again and not to go out."

Characters & Entities

• Laṅkā
• Gulma (guard detachments)

FAQs

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

Satya as clarity of knowledge: effective action (even in governance) depends on accurate awareness; yet when serving adharma, such vigilance becomes mere fear-management.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāvaṇa institutes strict monitoring of all movements in the city and repeated inspections at guard posts.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Administrative alertness and control—used here to protect an unjust regime rather than uphold dharma.