Shloka 6.96.6

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

Devanagari script

तस्यतद्वचनंश्रुत्वाराक्षसास्तेभयार्दिताः ।चोदयामासुरव्यग्रान्राक्षसांस्तान्नृपाज्ञया ।।6.96.6।।

Transliteration

tasya tadvacanaṃ śrutvā rākṣasās te bhayārditāḥ | codayāmāsur avyagrān rākṣasāṃs tān nṛpājñayā ||6.96.6||

Translation

Hearing those words of their king, the rākṣasas—stricken with fear—nevertheless, by the royal command, urged on the others who remained steady.

Context

On hearing the words of the king's order, the Rakshasas stricken with fear, unagitated, started thinking.

Characters & Entities

• Rāvaṇa
• rākṣasas

FAQs

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

The verse highlights obedience to authority and duty under command: even when afraid, soldiers propel the collective action because the king’s order binds them to their role.

What is the narrative situation?

After the king’s command is heard, fear spreads among the rākṣasas, yet the chain of command functions and they urge one another toward action.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Steadfastness (avyagratā) under pressure—remaining composed enough to act despite fear.