Shloka 6.95.17

युद्धकाण्डे पञ्चनवतितमः सर्गः (Sarga 95: Lamentation in Laṅkā and the Causal Chain of Enmity)

Devanagari script

जघानबलिनंरामस्सहस्रनयनात्मजम् ।वालिनंमेरुसङ्काशंपर्याप्तंतन्निदर्शनम् ।।।।

Transliteration

jaghāna balinaṁ rāmaḥ sahasranayanātmajam |

vālinaṁ merusaṅkāśaṁ paryāptaṁ tannidarśanam ||6.95.17||

Translation

Rāma slew the mighty Vālin, son of Sahasranayana (Indra), who was like Mount Meru; that is proof enough.

Context

"Mighty Rama killed the son of thousand eyed Indra, Vali, who resembled mountain Meru. That example is sufficient proof."

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Vālin
• Sahasranayana (Indra)
• Meru

FAQs

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

Dharma upholds just order even against the strongest; might does not override righteousness.

What is the narrative situation?

The speaker points to Rāma’s defeat of Vālin—renowned for strength—to show Rāma’s proven superiority.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Unshakable strength in service of restoring rightful order.