Shloka 25
शुकवाक्यं (Śuka’s Report on the Vānara Host) / Śuka Describes the Allied Forces to Rāvaṇa
नह्येषराघवस्यार्थेजीवितंपरिरक्षति ।एषैवाशंसतेयुद्धेनिहन्तुंसर्वराक्षसान् ।।6.28.25।।
na hy eṣa rāghavasyārthe jīvitaṃ parirakṣati |
eṣaivāśaṃsate yuddhe nihantuṃ sarvarākṣasān ||6.28.25||
Pour la cause de Rāma, il ne préserve même pas sa propre vie ; au combat, il est résolu à abattre tous les Rākṣasas.
"The one who is near Rama's left who sought Rama's refuge and stands surrounded by Rakshasas and protected is the king Vibheeshana."
FAQs
Dharma is self-offering for a righteous cause: personal safety is secondary when protecting justice and restoring moral order.
Angada underscores Lakṣmaṇa’s uncompromising commitment to Rama’s mission as the war approaches.
Tyāga (self-sacrifice) and unwavering loyalty to dharma embodied in service to Rama.