Shloka 6.92.17

युद्धकाण्डे द्विनवतितमः सर्गः — Indrajit’s Fall, Rama’s Embrace, and Sushena’s Battlefield Healing

Devanagari script

तंपुत्रवधसन्तप्तंनिर्यान्तंराक्षसाधिपम् ।।।।बलेनावृत्यमहतानिहनिष्यामिदुर्जयम् ।

Transliteration

taṃ putra-vadha-santaptaṃ niryāntaṃ rākṣasādhipam |

balena āvṛtya mahatā nihaniṣyāmi durjayam ||6.92.17||

Translation

That lord of the rākṣasas, burning with grief for his son’s death and coming forth, I shall surround with a great force and slay—though he is hard to overcome.

Context

'On hearing of his son's death, the Rakshasa Lord will come forth with a huge army. Turning towards him I will put an end to him.'

Characters & Entities

• Rāvaṇa
• Rākṣasas

FAQs

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

Dharma is framed as the duty to end oppressive adharma decisively, using proportionate and organized force to protect the righteous and restore moral order.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma anticipates Rāvaṇa’s emergence after Indrajit’s death and declares his intent to meet him with full strength and finish the war.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Determination guided by responsibility: Rāma’s resolve is not personal vengeance but completion of a righteous mission.