Shloka 6.72.13

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

Devanagari script

सर्वतश्चापितिष्ठध्वंस्स्वै: परिवृताबलैः ।।।।द्रष्टव्यं च पदंतेषांवानराणांनिशाचराः ।

Transliteration

sarvataś cāpi tiṣṭhadhvaṃ svaiḥ parivṛtā balaiḥ | draṣṭavyaṃ ca padaṃ teṣāṃ vānarāṇāṃ niśācarāḥ ||

Translation

O night-rangers, take your positions on every side, each group surrounded by its own forces; and keep watch on the movements of those Vānaras.

Context

"Surrounded by the army on all sides, whoever it may be, keep watching the movement of Vanaras."

Characters & Entities

• Rāvaṇa
• Rākṣasas (niśācaras)
• Vānaras

FAQs

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

The verse stresses responsible vigilance and disciplined duty: those entrusted with protection must remain alert and organized rather than negligent.

What is the narrative situation?

In Laṅkā’s war-council context, Rāvaṇa issues orders to guard all approaches and closely monitor the Vānara forces.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Operational discipline and alertness (apramāda)—the insistence that guardians must not relax their watch.