Shloka 6.108.34

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

Devanagari script

रामस्यापिनिमित्तानिसौम्यानि च शिवानि च ।।।।बभूवुर्जयशंसीनिप्रादुर्भूतानिसर्वशः ।

Transliteration

rāmasyāpi nimittāni saumyāni ca śivāni ca |

babhūvur jayaśaṃsīni prādurbhūtāni sarvaśaḥ ||

Translation

For Rāma as well, auspicious and gentle signs appeared on every side—portents that proclaimed victory.

Context

On all sides appeared indications of signs of victory for Rama, displaying beings delightful and auspicious.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma

FAQs

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

Dharma is ultimately supported: auspicious signs ‘proclaim victory’ for the righteous, expressing that truth-aligned action tends toward protection and success.

What is the narrative situation?

In contrast to the ominous portents around Rāvaṇa, benign and auspicious omens arise around Rāma, indicating his triumph.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s steadfastness in dharma (maryādā, self-restraint, truthfulness) is implied as the basis for auspiciousness and rightful victory.