Shloka 6.8.16

युद्धकाण्डे अष्टमः सर्गः — राक्षससभा-युद्धपरामर्शः (War-Council Boasts and Stratagems)

Devanagari script

ततोवयमितस्तूर्णंशूलशक्तिगदाधराः ।चापबाणासिहस्ताश्चत्वरितास्तत्रयामहे ।।6.8.16।।

Transliteration

preṣitā bharatenaiva bhrātrā tava yavīyasā |

sa hi senāṃ samutthāpya kṣipram evopayāsyati ||6.8.15||

Translation

We have been sent by your younger brother Bharata. He has roused the army and will come here very soon.

Context

"Then from here we will go there wielding tridents, javelins, maces, swords and arrows."

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Bharata
• Army (senā)

FAQs

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

Dharma as loyal service and righteous support: Bharata acts as a dutiful brother, mobilizing resources for Rāma’s rightful cause.

What is the narrative situation?

News reaches Rāma that Bharata has dispatched messengers and is approaching quickly with forces.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Bharata’s steadfast loyalty and readiness to serve dharma through action rather than mere words.