Shloka 6.23.6

निमित्तदर्शनम् (Portents Before the March to Laṅkā)

Devanagari script

रक्तचन्दनसङ्काशासन्ध्यापरमदारुणा ।ज्वलतःप्रपतत्येतदादित्यादग्निमण्डलम् ।।6.23.6।।

Transliteration

raktacandanasaṅkāśā sandhyā paramadāruṇā | jvalataḥ prapataty etad ādityād agnimaṇḍalam ||6.23.6||

Translation

The twilight, red like sandalwood paste, turns exceedingly dreadful; and from the blazing sun there seems to fall a circle-mass of fire—another fearful portent.

Context

"The twilight in red sandal colour is very frightening. The Sun is blazing, raining masses of fire in variegated colours."

Characters & Entities

• Āditya (Sun)
• Sandhyā (twilight)

FAQs

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

The verse suggests that unrighteousness (adharma) disturbs harmony; Dharma is alignment with cosmic order, and its violation is mirrored by frightening signs.

What is the narrative situation?

The narrative describes supernatural omens in the heavens—sinister twilight and fiery phenomena—heightening the atmosphere before decisive war events.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Steadfastness: the righteous must not be shaken by fear-inducing appearances and should continue duty-bound action.