Shloka 6.108.36

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

Devanagari script

ततोनिरीक्ष्यात्मगतानिराघवोरणेनिमित्तानिनिमित्तकोविदः ।जगामहर्षं च परां च निर्वृतिंचकारयुद्धेह्यधिक च विक्रमम् ।।।।

Transliteration

kṛṣṇavājisamāyuktaṃ yuktaṃ raudreṇa varcasā |

Translation

It was yoked to dark horses and was harnessed with a fierce, wrathful radiance.

Context

Thereafter, Raghava, knower of the signs of victory in war and his own self experience felt joyful and proceeded to put an end to the enemy, exhibiting greater prowess.৷৷ ইত্যার্ষেবাল্মীকীযেশ্রীমদ্রামাযণেআদিকাব্যেযুদ্ধকাণ্ডেঅষ্টোত্তরশততমস্সর্গঃ ৷৷This is the end of one hundred and eighth sarga of Yuddha Kanda of the first epic the holy Ramayana composed by sage Valmiki.

Characters & Entities

• Rāvaṇa
• Rāma

FAQs

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

Dharma here is implicit: outward power and splendor do not equal righteousness; the epic distinguishes might from moral legitimacy.

What is the narrative situation?

The narrator continues describing Rāvaṇa’s formidable battle-chariot as it approaches.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Discernment—readers are prompted to separate terrifying appearance from ethical standing.