Sauraj dhiraj tehi rath chaka
Chaupai 3, Under Doha 80 · Lanka Kand
Chaupai Text
सौरज धीरज तेहि रथ चाका। सत्य सील दृढ़ ध्वजा पताका॥ बल बिबेक दम परहित घोरे। छमा कृपा समता रजु जोरे॥ ३ ॥
Transliteration (IAST)
sauraja dhīraja tehi ratha cākā। satya sīla dṛḍha dhvajā patākā॥ bala bibeka dama parahita ghore। chamā kṛpā samatā raju jore॥ 3 ॥
Meaning
Valor and fortitude are the wheels of that chariot. Truth and virtue are its strong banner and pennant. Strength, discernment, self-restraint, and selfless service are its four horses, yoked to the chariot by the reins of forgiveness, compassion, and equanimity.
Context
This is Chaupai 3, Under Doha 80 from Lanka Kand, in the episode “Ravana Marches, Rama's Victory Chariot”. The episode describes Ravana's march to battle, the glory of Rama's victory chariot, and the fierce war between Vanaras and Rakshasas.