Shloka 6.75.65

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

Devanagari script

तथैवाप्यपरेतेषांकपीनामभिलक्षिता ।।।।प्रवीरानभितोजघ्नुर्घोररूपानिशाचराः ।

Transliteration

tathaivāpy apare teṣāṃ kapīnām abhilakṣitāḥ | pravīrān abhito jaghnur ghorarūpā niśācarāḥ ||

Translation

Likewise, other terrible-looking night-rangers, picking out their targets among the Vānaras, struck down heroes on every side.

Context

In the aforesaid manner the Vanaras struck more night rangers of terrific appearance, great heroes in front of them with sharp swords.

Characters & Entities

• Vānaras
• Niśācaras (Rākṣasas)

FAQs

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

The verse shows that even in a dharmic war, danger is real and virtue alone does not guarantee safety; dharma requires perseverance and strategic awareness amid adversity.

What is the narrative situation?

Rākṣasa warriors regroup and selectively attack prominent Vānara champions, causing heavy losses in the melee.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Tactical focus and battlefield coordination (lakṣya, yuddha-nīti), albeit used by the Rākṣasas.