Shloka 6.21.28

सागरप्रतीक्षा-क्रोधप्रादुर्भावः (Rama’s Vigil at the Ocean and the Rise of Wrath)

Devanagari script

तोयवेगस्समुद्रस्यसनक्रमकरोमहान् ।सम्बभूवमहाघोरस्समारुतरवस्तदा ।।6.21.28।।

Transliteration

toyavegassamudrasya sanakramakaro mahān |

sambabhūva mahāghoras samārutaravas tadā ||

Translation

At that moment the ocean’s mighty surge—swarming with agitated crocodiles and sea-monsters and roaring with the wind—became exceedingly dreadful.

Context

Then the ocean seemed terrible with the fish and crocodiles rushing out with the speed of water and powerful wind.

Characters & Entities

• Samudra
• Nakra
• Makara

FAQs

Why is the ocean described as 'Mahaghora' (terrible) in this verse?

The ocean is described as terrible because it is reacting violently to the spiritual and physical heat generated by Rama's anger as he prepares to release a divine weapon to dry up the waters.

What is the significance of mentioning 'Nakra' and 'Makara'?

Mentioning these deep-sea creatures (crocodiles and sea-monsters) surfacing indicates a profound disturbance in the natural order of the ocean, highlighting the intensity of the situation where even the hidden depths are agitated.