Shloka 6.75.9

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

Devanagari script

क्षौमं च दह्यतेतत्रकौशेयंचापिशोभनं ।।।।आविकंविविधंचौर्णंकाञ्चनंभाण्डमायुधम् ।

Transliteration

kṣaumaṃ ca dahyate tatra kauśeyaṃ cāpi śobhanam |

āvikaṃ vividhaṃ ca ūrṇaṃ kāñcanaṃ bhāṇḍam āyudham ||

Translation

There, linen and splendid silks were burning; so too various woollens and blankets, golden treasures and chests, and even weapons were consumed by the flames.

Context

Their white linen and beautiful silks were burnt. Nay, even several blankets of wool, chests and weapons were also burnt.

Characters & Entities

• Laṅkā
• Kṣauma (linen)
• Kauśeya (silk)
• Āvika/Ūrṇa (woollens)
• Kāñcana (gold)
• Āyudha (weapons)

FAQs

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

The verse teaches that possessions and military power are ultimately perishable; dharma and satya are the true safeguards, not wealth, arms, or luxury.

What is the narrative situation?

Continuing the depiction of destruction in Laṅkā, listing textiles, valuables, and armaments being burned amid the conflict.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

A reflective moral lens rather than a personal virtue: it points the audience toward humility and non-attachment in the face of inevitable loss.