Shloka 6.85.33

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

Devanagari script

स गत्वादूरमध्वानंसौमित्रिर्मित्रनन्दनः ।राक्षसेन्द्रबलंदूरादपश्यद्व्यूहमाश्रितम् ।।6.85.33।।

Transliteration

sa gatvā dūram adhvānaṃ saumitrir mitra-nandanaḥ |

rākṣasendra-balaṃ dūrād apaśyad vyūham āśritam ||6.85.33||

Translation

After traveling a long distance, Saumitrī—delight of his friends—saw from afar the Rākṣasa host drawn up in battle formation.

Context

Lakshmana, the delight of friends, witnessed from a distance the Rakshasa army arranged in battle-array.

Characters & Entities

• Lakṣmaṇa (Saumitrī)
• Rākṣasa army
• battle-array (vyūha)

FAQs

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

Dharma in conflict includes vigilance and discernment—recognizing threats clearly before engaging, avoiding reckless violence.

What is the narrative situation?

Lakṣmaṇa advances and sights the enemy forces arranged in a formal battle formation at a distance.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Alertness and composure—he assesses the battlefield with steadiness.