Shloka 6.85.25

निकुम्भिला-यज्ञविघ्नः — Vibhishana’s Counsel and Lakshmana’s March to Nikumbhila

Devanagari script

सन्नद्धःकवचीखङ्गीसशरोवामचापभृत् ।रामपादावुपस्पृश्यहृष्टःसौमित्रिरब्रवीत् ।।6.85.25।।

Transliteration

adya matkārmukonmuktāḥ śarā nirbhidya rāvaṇim |

laṅkām abhitīṣyanti haṃsāḥ puṣkariṇīm iva ||6.85.26||

Translation

Today, the arrows released from my bow will pierce Rāvaṇi and descend upon Laṅkā—like swans alighting upon a lotus-pond.

Context

Saumithri fully equipped with shields, swords, shafts, and golden bow joyfully, touched Rama's feet with reverence and spoke.

Characters & Entities

• Lakṣmaṇa
• Rāma
• Rāvaṇi (son of Rāvaṇa; Indrajit in common identification)
• Laṅkā
• Bow
• Arrows
• Swans (haṃsa)
• Lotus-pond (puṣkariṇī)

FAQs

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

Dharma as resolute commitment to a just mission: Lakṣmaṇa declares determined action against adharma, aligning martial force with righteous purpose.

What is the narrative situation?

Lakṣmaṇa speaks to Rāma, affirming that he will strike down Rāvaṇa’s son and press the fight into Laṅkā.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Vīrya (valor) and niścaya (firm resolve), expressed as a disciplined vow in service of righteousness.