Shloka 2

लङ्कादुर्गवर्णनम्

Description of Lanka’s Fortifications and Forces

Devanagari script

तपसासेतुबन्धेनसागरोच्छोषणेनच ।सर्वथासुसमर्थोऽस्मिसागरस्यास्यलङ्घने ।।।।

Transliteration

tapasā setubandhena sāgarocchoṣaṇena ca | sarvathā susamartho 'smi sāgarasyāsya laṅghane ||

Translation

ತಪಸ್ಸಿನಿಂದಲೂ, ಸೇತುಬಂಧದಿಂದಲೂ, ಅಥವಾ ಸಾಗರವನ್ನು ಒಣಗಿಸುವುದರಿಂದಲೂ—ಯಾವ ಮಾರ್ಗವಾದರೂ—ಈ ಸಮುದ್ರವನ್ನು ಲಂಘಿಸಲು ನಾನು ಸಂಪೂರ್ಣ ಸಮರ್ಥನಾಗಿದ್ದೇನೆ.

Word by Word

तपसाby austerity

सेतुबन्धेनby building a bridge

सागरोच्छोषणेनby drying up the ocean

चand

सर्वथाin every way

सुसमर्थःfully capable

अस्मिI am

सागरस्यof the ocean

अस्यof this

लङ्घनेin crossing (it)

Context

"By austerity or by drying up the ocean or by any other means, I am capable of crossing the ocean."

Characters & Entities

Sāgara (ocean)

setu (bridge)

tapas (austerity)

FAQs

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

Dharma is expressed as unwavering commitment to a righteous objective (rescuing Sītā and confronting adharma). The verse models determined effort while remaining oriented to a just end.

What is the narrative situation?

Before reaching Laṅkā, the problem of crossing the ocean is faced; Rāma declares his capability to overcome the obstacle by multiple means.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Saṅkalpa (firm resolve) joined with competence—confidence grounded in responsibility rather than boastfulness.