Shloka 3.23.30

महोत्पात-लक्षणानि (Omens before Khara’s Assault)

Devanagari script

एतच्चान्यच्च बहुशो ब्रुवाणाः परमर्षयः।।3.23.29।।जातकौतूहलास्तत्र विमानस्थाश्च देवताः।ददृशुर्वाहिनीं तेषां राक्षसानां गतायुषाम्।।3.23.30।।

Transliteration

rathena tu kharo vegād ugra-sainyo vinissṛtaḥ |

taṃ dṛṣṭvā rākṣasaṃ bhūyo rākṣasāś ca vinissṛtāḥ ||

Translation

Then Khara, with his fierce host, burst forth at great speed upon his chariot; seeing that rākṣasa leader, still more rākṣasas poured out as well.

Context

The great ascetics were talking thus and more. The gods waiting eagerly on heavenly chariots saw the army of the demons whose life span was shortened (who were doomed to death).

Characters & Entities

• खर (Khara)
• रथ (chariot)
• राक्षस (rākṣasas)

FAQs

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

The verse sets the stage for dharma confronting adharma: the aggressive mobilization of violent power stands in contrast to Rama’s principled defense.

What is the narrative situation?

Khara rapidly leads his forces out, prompting additional rākṣasas to join the advance.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

By contrast (implicitly), Rama’s steadiness and restraint are highlighted against the rākṣasas’ impulsive, force-driven aggression.