Shloka 9

लङ्कादर्शनम्

Viewing Laṅkā and its Forest-Gardens

Devanagari script

नत्यूहकोयष्टिमकैर्नृत्यमानैश्चबर्हिभि ।रुतंपरभृतानांचशुश्रुवुर्वन्निर्झरे ।।6.39.9।।

Transliteration

natyūhakoyaṣṭimakair nṛtyamānaiś ca barhibhiḥ |

rutaṃ parabhṛtānāṃ ca śuśruvur van-nirjhare ||6.39.9||

Translation

滝のほとりのその森では、コーキラの声が響き、孔雀は舞い、さらに水鳥—バン、タゲリ、サギ—の鳴き声も聞こえてきた。

Word by Word

• नत्यूह-कोयष्टिमकैः: by gallinules and lapwings (etc.)
• नत्यूह-कोयष्टिमकैः: Karaṇa (करण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: नत्यूह (प्रातिपदिक) + कोयष्टिमक (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्गे तृतीया-विभक्तिः (करणे/सह) बहुवचनम्; द्वन्द्वसमासः (समाहार/इतरेतर)

• नृत्यमानैः: dancing
• नृत्यमानैः: Karaṇa (करण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: नृत् (धातु) + शानच् (कृदन्त)
• Form: वर्तमानकाले शतृ/शानच्-प्रत्ययान्तः (present active participle); पुंलिङ्गे तृतीया बहुवचनम्; विशेषणम् (पूर्वपदस्य पक्षिणां)

• च: and
• च: Sambandha (सम्बन्ध/समुच्चय)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: च (अव्यय)
• Form: समुच्चयार्थक-निपातः (conjunction)

• बर्हिभिः: by peacocks
• बर्हिभिः: Karaṇa (करण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: बर्हिन् (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्गे तृतीया-विभक्तिः बहुवचनम्

• रुतम्: sound, song
• रुतम्: Karma (कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: रुत (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्गे द्वितीया-विभक्तिः एकवचनम्

• परभृतानाम्: of cuckoos
• परभृतानाम्: Sambandha (सम्बन्ध/षष्ठी)
• Type: Noun
• Root: परभृत (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्गे षष्ठी-विभक्तिः बहुवचनम् (genitive plural)

• च: and
• च: Sambandha (सम्बन्ध/समुच्चय)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: च (अव्यय)
• Form: समुच्चयार्थक-निपातः (conjunction)

• शुश्रुवुः: they heard
• शुश्रुवुः: Kriyā (क्रिया)
• Type: Verb
• Root: श्रु (धातु)
• Form: लिट्-लकारः (परोक्शभूत/Perfect); परस्मैपदम्; प्रथमपुरुषः बहुवचनम्

• वन्-निर्झरे: in the forest with cascades
• वन्-निर्झरे: Adhikaraṇa (अधिकरण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: वन (प्रातिपदिक) + निर्झर (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: सप्तमी-विभक्तिः एकवचनम्; तत्पुरुषसमासः (वनस्य निर्झरः/निर्झरयुक्तं वनम्)

Context

The Vanaras heard the singing of cuckoos, dancing of peacocks, crying of gallinules, lapwings and herons from the gardens abounding in cascades.

Characters & Entities

• peacocks (barhin)

FAQs

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

The verse mainly builds atmosphere, but ethically it supports the Ramayana’s contrast: nature’s harmony can surround human conflict born of adharma. Dharma is the conscious choice to restore rightful order despite a world that may look peaceful.

What is the narrative situation?

A continuation of the scenic portrayal of Laṅkā’s groves—now emphasizing sounds: birds, peacocks, and the presence of waterfalls.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Attentiveness and composure: the ability to observe the world clearly while remaining committed to the dharmic task ahead.