Shloka 6.96.25

युद्धाय रावणस्य निर्याणं तथा उत्पातदर्शनम् (Ravana’s Mobilization for War and the ظهور of Fatal Portents)

Devanagari script

ततोमुहूर्तान्निष्पेतूराक्षसाभीमदर्शनाः ।नदन्तोभीमवदनानानाप्रहरणैर्भुजैः ।।6.96.24।।असिभिःपट्टसै: शूलैर्गदाभिर्मुसलैर्हलैः ।शक्तिभिस्तीक्ष्णधाराभिर्महद्भि: कूटमुद्गरैः ।।6.96.25।।यष्टिभिर्विमलैश्चक्रैर्निशितैश्चपरश्वथै: ।भिन्दिपालैःशतघ्नीभिरन्यैश्चापिवरायुधैः ।।6.96.26।।

Transliteration

athānayad balādhyakṣaḥ satvaro rāvaṇājñayā |

drutaṁ sūta-samāyuktaṁ yuktāṣṭa-turagaṁ ratham |

āruroha tadā bhīmo dīpyamānaṁ sva-tejasā ||6.96.27||

Translation

Then, by Rāvaṇa’s command, the army chief swiftly brought a chariot—quick, with its charioteer in place, yoked to eight horses. At that time the dreadful Rāvaṇa, blazing with his own splendor, mounted it.

Context

Then the Rakshasas of terrific looks, and frightening faces holding on shoulders roaring departed with swords, spears, tridents, maces, iron bars, halas, sharp pointed javelins, huge Kutamudgaras, staffs and several discusses, sharp Bhindipalas, Sataghnis and many kinds of excellent weapons.

Characters & Entities

• Rāvaṇa
• Balādhyakṣa (army chief)
• Ratha (chariot)
• Sūta (charioteer)
• Eight horses

FAQs

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

It illustrates how charisma and splendor can accompany unrighteous resolve; Dharma judges not by brilliance or might, but by alignment with Satya and just conduct.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāvaṇa’s forces are mobilized; his chariot is brought, and he ascends it to enter the battle.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Royal energy and martial readiness are highlighted; the Ramayana’s ethical teaching is that such power must be yoked to righteousness to become true virtue.