Shloka 6.85.32

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

Devanagari script

महताहरिसैन्येनसवेगमभिसंवृतः ।ऋक्षराजबलंचैवददर्शपथिविष्ठितम् ।।6.85.32।।

Transliteration

mahatā hari-sainyena savegam abhisaṃvṛtaḥ |

ṛkṣa-rāja-balaṃ caiva dadarśa pathi viṣṭhitam ||6.85.32||

Translation

Moving swiftly while surrounded by a great Vānara host, he also saw the forces of the Bear-king stationed along the route.

Context

Lakshmana also saw Jambavan standing on the way, with a huge Vanara army surrounded while going speedily.

Characters & Entities

• Lakṣmaṇa
• Vānara army (hari-sainya)
• Ṛkṣarāja (Bear-king Jāmbavān)
• Jāmbavān’s forces

FAQs

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

Dharma is readiness in the service of truth—forces are positioned to support a just objective, reflecting organized protection.

What is the narrative situation?

As Lakṣmaṇa advances quickly, he observes allied formations—Jāmbavān’s contingent—placed along the way.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Strategic discipline—orderly support enables righteous action to succeed.