Shloka 6.96.40

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

Devanagari script

तेषांतुतुमुलंयुद्धंबभूवकपिरक्षसाम् ।अन्योन्यमाह्वयानानांक्रुद्धानांजयमिच्छताम् ।।6.96.40।।

Transliteration

teṣāṁ tu tumulaṁ yuddhaṁ babhūva kapi-rākṣasām |

anyonyam āhvayānānāṁ kruddhānāṁ jayam icchatām ||6.96.40||

Translation

Then a fierce battle erupted between the vānaras and the rākṣasas—each side angrily challenging the other, each longing for victory.

Context

Intense battle took place between the angry Vanaras and Rakshasas challenging one another desiring victory.

Characters & Entities

• vānaras
• rākṣasas

FAQs

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

Even in war, intention matters: rage and the thirst for triumph can eclipse dharma. The verse sets the stage for evaluating conduct—victory pursued without righteousness becomes morally precarious.

What is the narrative situation?

The two armies engage directly; challenges are exchanged and the fighting becomes intense and chaotic.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Valor is present, but the verse especially foregrounds the danger of anger (krodha) as a force that drives escalation.