Shloka 3.23.19

महोत्पात-लक्षणानि (Omens before Khara’s Assault)

Devanagari script

महोत्पातानिमान्सर्वानुत्थितान्घोरदर्शनान्।।।।न चिन्तयाम्यहं वीर्याद्बलवान्दुर्बलानिव।

Transliteration

tān samīkṣya mahōtpātān utthitān rōmaharṣaṇān | abravīd rākṣasān sarvān prahasan sa kharas tadā ||

Translation

Having observed those dreadful, hair-raising portents as they arose, Khara laughed and spoke to all the rākṣasas.

Context

Valiant and strong, I do not take seriously these terrifying omens boding calamity just as a strong man does not care for the weak.

Characters & Entities

• Khara
• Rākṣasas

FAQs

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

Mocking moral or cosmic warnings reflects adharma; dharma calls for humility before signs that restrain harmful intent.

What is the narrative situation?

Portents appear, but Khara responds with laughter and begins addressing his demon army.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Humility is implicitly urged; Khara instead displays hubris.