Shloka 3.24.19

उत्पातदर्शनं खरसैन्यसमागमश्च (Omens of calamity and the approach of Khara’s army)

Devanagari script

ततो देवास्सगन्धर्वास्सिद्धाश्च सह चारणैः।समेयुश्च महात्मानो युद्धदर्शनकाङ्क्षिणः।।।।

Transliteration

tato devāḥ sa-gandharvāḥ siddhāś ca saha cāraṇaiḥ | sameyuś ca mahātmāno yuddha-darśana-kāṅkṣiṇaḥ ||

Translation

Then the gods—along with Gandharvas, Siddhas, and Cāraṇas—great beings all, gathered there, eager to witness the battle.

Context

Then the gods along with gandharvas, siddhas, and celestial bards assembled there, wishing to witness the war.

Characters & Entities

• Devas
• Gandharvas
• Siddhas
• Caranas
• battle (yuddha)

FAQs

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

Dharma is portrayed as universally significant: even celestial beings attend as witnesses when righteousness confronts destructive forces.

What is the narrative situation?

As Rama prepares for combat, divine and celestial groups arrive to observe the impending struggle.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rama’s world-ordering heroism—the conflict is framed as momentous enough to draw cosmic attention.