Shloka 6.74.40

औषधिपर्वताहरणम् / The Retrieval of the Herb-Bearing Mountain

Devanagari script

साघूर्णितमहाद्वाराप्रभग्नगृहगोपुरा ।लङ्कात्रासाकुलारात्रौप्रवृत्तेवाभवत्तदा ।।6.74.40।।

Transliteration

sāghūrṇita-mahādvārā prabhagna-gṛha-gopurā |

laṅkā trāsākulā rātrau pravṛttevābhavat tadā ||6.74.40||

Translation

Then, with her great gates trembling and her houses and gate-towers shattered, Laṅkā—overwhelmed by fear in the night—seemed as though she were dancing and quaking.

Context

Then the mighty gates of Lanka shaking, homes shattered, stricken with fear that night it seemed Lanka was dancing.

Characters & Entities

• Laṅkā

FAQs

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

Adharma, when confronted by righteous force, becomes unstable and fearful; the imagery of Laṅkā shaking underscores that wrongdoing cannot remain secure when Dharma advances.

What is the narrative situation?

In the night-time turmoil at Laṅkā, the city’s fortifications and buildings shake and break, indicating a powerful disturbance caused by the vānaras’ actions—especially Hanumān’s might.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Hanumān’s awe-inspiring strength (vīrya) is implied—his power is so great that the entire city appears to tremble.