Shloka 6.96.7

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

Devanagari script

तेतुसर्वेतथेत्युक्त्वाराक्षसाभीमदर्शनाः ।कृतस्वस्त्वयनाःसर्वेतेरणाभिमुखाययुः ।।6.96.7।।

Transliteration

te tu sarve tathety uktvā rākṣasā bhīmadarśanāḥ | kṛtasvastyayanāḥ sarve te raṇābhimukhā yayuḥ ||6.96.7||

Translation

Then all those fearsome-looking rākṣasas, saying “So be it,” and having made their auspicious preparations, went forth facing the battlefield.

Context

All the Rakshasas with frightful looks saying 'Be it so', having prepared themselves with armor went towards the battlefield.

Characters & Entities

• rākṣasas
• battlefield (raṇa)

FAQs

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

It presents disciplined readiness: undertaking one’s appointed role with resolve, including observance of customary rites before dangerous duty.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāvaṇa’s troops assent to the order and proceed, armored and ritually prepared, toward the fight.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Resolve and cohesion—acting in unison after acknowledging command.