Shloka 6.75.38

लङ्कादाह-प्रचोदनं तथा वानर-राक्षस-समरारम्भः (The Burning of Lanka and the Outbreak of Battle)

Devanagari script

उद्घुष्टंवानराणां च राक्षसानां च निस्स्वनम् ।ज्याशब्दस्तावुभौशब्दावतिरामस्यशुश्रुवे ।।।।

Transliteration

udghuṣṭaṃ vānarāṇāṃ ca rākṣasānāṃ ca nissvanam |

jyāśabdas tāv ubhau śabdāv ati rāmasya śuśruve ||

Translation

Above both—the monkeys’ clamour and the Rākṣasas’ cries—the twang of Rāma’s bowstring was heard, surpassing them in force.

Context

That sound of the twang of Rama's bow could be heard very high over and above the sounds of the Vanaras and Rakshasas.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• bowstring (jyā)
• Vānaras
• Rākṣasas

FAQs

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

Dharma is portrayed as a guiding signal: righteous leadership becomes a clear ‘note’ that rises above chaos, rallying allies and warning aggressors.

What is the narrative situation?

As battle-noise peaks, the sound of Rāma’s bowstring dominates, marking his renewed offensive.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Leadership (nayatā) and confidence: Rāma’s presence organizes the battlefield psychologically.