Shloka 2.4.17

अयोध्याकाण्डे चतुर्थः सर्गः — Rāma Summoned; Pushya Coronation Decision

Devanagari script

अपि चाद्याऽशुभान्राम स्वप्ने पश्यामि दारुणान्।सनिर्घाता दिवोल्का च पततीह महास्वना।।2.4.17।।

Transliteration

api cādyāśubhān rāma svapne paśyāmi dāruṇān | sanirghātā divolkā ca patatīha mahāsvanā || 2.4.17 ||

Translation

And further, O Rāma, these days I behold dreadful, inauspicious signs in dreams—even by day: meteors fall here with thunder, resounding loudly.

Context

Moreover Rama, these days I see frightening and ominous events in dreams during day time. I see meteors accompanied by thunders falling, generating great sounds.

Characters & Entities

• Daśaratha
• Rāma
• ulkā (meteor)
• nirghāta (thunder)

FAQs

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

Prudence within dharma: a ruler must remain vigilant to signs of instability and act responsibly, without abandoning truthfulness about dangers.

What is the narrative situation?

Daśaratha explains to Rāma that troubling omens and dreams are appearing, strengthening his urgency about the impending consecration.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Daśaratha’s forethought and protective concern for the kingdom and for Rāma.