Shloka 6.95.27

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

Devanagari script

तं न देवा न गन्धर्वा न पिशाचा न राक्षसाः ।।।।उपसृष्टंपरित्रातुंशक्तारामेणसम्युगे ।

Transliteration

taṃ na devā na gandharvā na piśācā na rākṣasāḥ |

upasṛṣṭaṃ paritrātuṃ śaktā rāmeṇa samyuge ||6.95.27||

Translation

When he is assailed by Rāma in battle, neither the Devas nor the Gandharvas, neither the Piśācas nor even the Rākṣasas, are able to protect him.

Context

"Neither gods nor Gandharvas, not even fiends will be able to protect, struck by Rama in war."

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Devas
• Gandharvas
• Piśācas
• Rākṣasas

FAQs

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

When one stands against dharma, no alliance can ultimately shield him. The verse presents moral causality: protection follows righteousness, not mere faction or species.

What is the narrative situation?

The narration emphasizes the inevitability of Ravana’s downfall once Rama engages him (or his forces) decisively.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rama’s irresistible righteousness-backed strength; and implicitly, the virtue of seeking refuge in dharma rather than in power networks.