Shloka 1.30.11

सिद्धाश्रम-यज्ञरक्षणम् — Protection of Viśvāmitra’s Sacrifice at Siddhāśrama

Devanagari script

आवार्य गगनं मेघो यथा प्रावृषि निर्गत:।तथामायां विकुर्वाणौ राक्षसावभ्यधावताम्।।।।

Transliteration

āvārya gaganaṃ megho yathā prāvṛṣi nirgataḥ |

tathā māyāṃ vikurvāṇau rākṣasāv abhyadhāvatām ||

Translation

As clouds in the rainy season spread out and cover the sky, so the two rākṣasas, conjuring deceptive māyā, came rushing forward.

Context

Like the clouds in the rainy season, the two rakshasas (Maricha and Subahu), covering the sky through their power of illusion, came running (to the sacrificial place).

Characters & Entities

• Maricha
• Subahu
• Rakshasas
• Maya
• Yajna

FAQs

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

Adharma often operates through māyā (deception) to obstruct dharma; recognizing and resisting such disruption is implied as righteous duty.

What is the narrative situation?

Mārīca and Subāhu approach to sabotage Viśvāmitra’s sacrifice, using illusion to overwhelm and intimidate.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

The implied virtue is vigilant discernment and protective courage in defense of sacred action (yajña-rakṣaṇa).