Shloka 6.90.19

इन्द्रजित्-लक्ष्मणयुद्धम् तथा वानरप्रोत्साहनम् (Indrajit–Lakshmana Battle and the Rallying of the Vanaras)

Devanagari script

इतितेनातियशसाराक्षसेनाभिचोदिताः ।।।।वानरेन्द्राजहृषिरेलाङ्गूलानि च विव्यधुः ।

Transliteration

iti tenātiyaśasā rākṣasenābhicoditāḥ |

vānarendrā jahṛṣire lāṅgūlāni ca vivyadhuḥ ||

Translation

Thus urged on by that highly renowned rākṣasa, the leaders of the vānaras rejoiced and, in exhilaration, briskly shook their tails.

Context

Incited by the encouraging words of Vibheeshana (Rakshasa), Vanara chiefs rejoiced and went shaking their tails.

Characters & Entities

• Vibhīṣaṇa
• Vānara leaders

FAQs

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

Satsaṅga and right counsel strengthen dharma: encouragement from a truth-aligned ally (Vibhīṣaṇa) energizes the righteous side.

What is the narrative situation?

After Vibhīṣaṇa’s exhortation, the vānaras respond with visible joy and renewed readiness to fight.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Enthusiastic courage—joyful readiness in service of a just cause.