Shloka 6.108.31

रावणरथवैभव–निमित्तदर्शन–राममातलिसंवादः (Ravana’s Chariot, Portents, and Rama–Matali Instructions)

Devanagari script

कुर्वन्त: कलहंघोरंशारिकास्तद्रथंप्रति ।।।।निपेतुश्शतशस्तत्रदारुणादारुणारुताः ।

Transliteration

kurvantaḥ kalahaṃ ghoraṃ śārikās tad-rathaṃ prati |

nipetuḥ śataśas tatra dāruṇā dāruṇārutāḥ ||

Translation

Uttering dreadful cries and making a fierce clamor, the śārikā birds fell there upon that chariot in their hundreds—frightful in their harsh calls.

Context

Hundreds of minas making frightening sounds, fighting in terrific manner emitting dreadful cries had fallen on the chariot there.

Characters & Entities

• Rāvaṇa (implied via chariot context)
• ratha (chariot)
• śārikā (mina birds)

FAQs

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

When a ruler departs from dharma, even symbols of auspicious order invert; the world mirrors moral disorder through ominous disruptions.

What is the narrative situation?

Birds swarm and strike Rāvaṇa’s chariot, creating a terrifying uproar—one among multiple portents of defeat.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Implied is the virtue of rightful kingship (rāja-dharma): protection and harmony. Its absence is suggested by hostile, chaotic signs.