Shloka 6.94.39

रावणस्य सभाप्रवेशः — रामस्य शरवृष्ट्या राक्षससेनाविनाशः (Ravana Enters Council; Rama’s Arrow-Storm Destroys the Rakshasa Host)

Devanagari script

निहत्यतांराक्षसराजवाहिनींरामस्तदाशक्रसमोमहात्मा ।अस्त्रषुशस्त्रषुजितक्लमश्चसंस्तूयतेदेवगणैःप्रहृष्टैः ।।।।

Transliteration

ity etad vākyam ādāya rakṣasendrasya rākṣasāḥ |

niryayus te rathaiḥ śīghrair nānānīkaiś ca saṃyutāḥ ||

Translation

Having taken in those words of the lord of rākṣasas, the rākṣasas marched out swiftly in their chariots, joined with many different battalions.

Context

Sri Rama, a compeer of Indra having exterminated the Rakshasa king's army with weapons and missiles, the Devas and sages too were jubilant.।। itayāraṣēvālamīkīyēśarīmadarāmāyaṇēādikāvayēyudadhakāṇaḍēcaturanavatitamasasaragaḥ ।।This is the end of the ninety fourth sarga of Yuddha Kanda of the first epic the holy Ramayana composed by sage Valmiki.

Characters & Entities

• Rākṣasendra (Rāvaṇa)
• Rākṣasas

FAQs

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

It shows how collective force can be mobilized for unrighteous ends; Dharma requires not only unity but also right purpose.

What is the narrative situation?

After receiving their leader’s command, the rākṣasa forces set out in organized formations.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Discipline and coordination are shown, though ethically neutral; the epic later contrasts this with disciplined force guided by Dharma.