Shloka 6.83.4

त्र्यशीतितमः सर्गः (Sarga 83) — Hanumān Reports Sītā’s ‘Slaying’; Rāma Collapses; Lakṣmaṇa’s Counter-Discourse on Dharma and Artha

Devanagari script

ऋक्षराक्षस्तथोक्तस्तुस्वेनानीकेनसम्वृतः ।आगच्छत्पश्चिमद्वारंहनूमान्यत्रवानरः ।।6.83.4।।

Transliteration

ṛkṣarākṣas tathoktas tu svenānīkena saṃvṛtaḥ |

āgacchat paścimadvāraṃ hanūmān yatra vānaraḥ ||6.83.4||

Translation

Thus instructed, the lord of bears, surrounded by his own troop, went toward the western gate, where Hanūmān the Vānara was stationed.

Context

Rama having spoken thus, King of Bears surrounded by Vanaras went to Hanuman at the western gate.

Characters & Entities

• Jāmbavān (ṛkṣarāja)
• Hanūmān
• western gate (paścimadvāra)
• Vānara troops

FAQs

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

Dharma as loyal service and disciplined cooperation: allies take positions and act promptly when instructed for a righteous cause.

What is the narrative situation?

Battle preparations/placements: Jāmbavān moves with his forces to the western gate where Hanūmān is positioned.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Obedience and readiness (ājñā-pālanam): coordinated action in support of Rāma’s mission.