Shloka 3.69.23

अयोमुखी-दर्शनम् तथा कबन्ध-प्रवेशः (Ayomukhi Encounter and the ظهور of Kabandha)

Devanagari script

एष वञ्चुलको नाम पक्षी परमदारुणः।आवयोर्विजयं युद्धे शंसन्निव विनर्दति।।।।

Transliteration

eṣa vañculako nāma pakṣī paramadāruṇaḥ | āvayor vijayaṃ yuddhe śaṃsann iva vinardati ||

Translation

Behold this bird named Vañculaka, most dreadful; it cries out loudly, as though proclaiming victory for us both in battle.

Context

This vanchulaka bird's loud and dreadful screams suggest our triumph in war.

Characters & Entities

• Vañculaka (bird)
• Lakṣmaṇa
• Rāma
• yuddha (battle)

FAQs

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

Dharma here supports courage and steadiness: even amid fear-signs, one holds to righteous resolve and readiness to confront adharma.

What is the narrative situation?

While searching, Lakṣmaṇa interprets a bird’s cry as a portent—suggesting success in the conflict that is about to arise.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Encouraging fortitude—Lakṣmaṇa frames the omen as strengthening their morale and resolve.