Shloka 1.24.14

गङ्गा–सरयू-सङ्गमः, मलद–करूश-देशकथा, ताटकावनप्रवेशोपदेशः (The Confluence of Gaṅgā and Sarayū; the Tale of Malada–Karūśa; Counsel on Tātakā’s Forest)

Devanagari script

नानाप्रकारैश्शकुनै र्वाश्यद्भिर्भैरवस्वनै:।सिंहव्याघ्रवराहैश्च वारणैश्चोपशोभितम्।।1.24.14।।

Transliteration

nānā-prakāraiḥ śakunair vāśyadbhir bhairava-svanaiḥ | siṃha-vyāghra-varāhaiś ca vāraṇaiś copaśobhitam || 1.24.14 ||

Translation

“It resounds with the frightful cries of birds of many kinds, and it is populated—indeed made formidable—by lions, tigers, boars, and elephants.”

Context

"It resounds with the frightful shricks of various kinds of birds. Lions, tigers, boars and elephants prowl about.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• forest
• birds
• lions
• tigers
• boars
• elephants

FAQs

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

Dharma involves prudent awareness: recognizing the real conditions of a place is part of protecting others and fulfilling one’s mission responsibly.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma continues describing the forest’s alarming sounds and dangerous animals while seeking context from Viśvāmitra.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Alertness (apramāda): careful attention to signs of danger without losing moral clarity.