Shloka 17
महोत्पात-लक्षणानि
Omens before Khara’s Assault
सास्रा सम्पद्यते दृष्टिः पश्यमानस्य सर्वतः।।।।ललाटे च रुजा जाता न च मोहान्यवर्तत।
sāsrā sampadyatē dṛṣṭiḥ paśyamānasya sarvataḥ | lalāṭē ca rujā jātā na ca mōhān nyavartata ||
وبينما كان ينظر من كل جانب، امتلأت عيناه بالدمع، وحدث ألمٌ في جبهته؛ ومع ذلك، إذ ساقه الوهم، لم يرجع أدراجه.
Looking at these dreadful, horripilating occurrences Khara laughed and said to the demons:
FAQs
Dharma requires clarity and restraint; moha (delusion) clouds discernment and prevents timely withdrawal from unrighteous action.
After ominous signs, Khara experiences bodily and emotional disturbance but still refuses to retreat.
Self-control and discernment are highlighted by contrast—Khara lacks the virtue of stepping back when warned.