Shloka 6.108.35

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

Devanagari script

निमित्तानि च सौम्यानिराघवःस्वजयायवै ।।।।दृष्टवापरमसम्हृष्टोहतंमेने च रावणम् ।

Transliteration

samāpatantaṃ sahasā svanavantaṃ mahādhvajam | rathaṃ rākṣasarājasya nararājo dadarśa ha ||

Translation

Then the king among men beheld the rākṣasa-king’s chariot rushing in violently—resounding with its bells and crowned with a great standard.

Context

Sri Rama was very delighted over the appearance of good signs of his own victory and thought 'Ravana is destroyed by me'.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Rāvaṇa

FAQs

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

It frames the battle within kṣatriya-dharma: facing danger directly and remaining steady when the enemy advances.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma visually registers Rāvaṇa’s chariot charging toward him, marking an escalation in the duel.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Alertness and composure—Rāma observes clearly rather than reacting blindly.