Shloka 6.73.42

इन्द्रजितः ब्रह्मास्त्र-यागः तथा वानरसेनाविध्वंसः (Indrajit’s Brahmastra Rite and the Crushing of the Vanara Host)

Devanagari script

रामस्यार्थेपराक्रम्यवानरास्त्यक्तजीविताः ।नर्दन्तस्तेऽभिवृत्तास्तुसमरेसशिलायुधाः ।।।।

Transliteration

rāmasyārthe parākramya vānarās tyaktajīvitāḥ |

nardantas te 'bhivṛttās tu samare saśilāyudhāḥ ||

Translation

For Rāma’s cause, the Vānaras—staking their very lives—roared and surged into battle, wielding rocks as weapons, never turning back.

Context

Vanaras, armed with rocks in the battle, roaring and not turning back, stood for the cause, giving up their life.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Vanaras

FAQs

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

Loyalty to a righteous cause (dharma-sādhana): they prioritize justice and truth over self-preservation.

What is the narrative situation?

Despite injuries and fear, the Vanaras rally and advance again for Rāma’s mission.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Self-sacrifice and steadfast devotion to duty.