Shloka 6.35.25

माल्यवानुपदेशः — Malyavan’s Counsel, Portents in Laṅkā, and the Proposal of Alliance

Devanagari script

उत्पातान्विविधान्दृष्टवाघोरन्बहुविधांस्तथा ।विनाशमनुपश्यामिसर्वेषांरक्षसामहम् ।।।।

Transliteration

utpātān vividhān dṛṣṭvā ghorān bahuvidhāṃs tathā |

vināśam anupaśyāmi sarveṣāṃ rakṣasām aham ||

Translation

Seeing many kinds of dreadful portents, I foresee the destruction of all the Rakshasas.

Context

"Beholding different dreadful ones rising up in various directions, I foresee destruction of all Rakshasas."

Characters & Entities

• Rakṣasas
• utpāta (omens)

FAQs

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

Actions opposed to dharma generate consequences that become visible as warning signs; wise counsel urges correction before ruin becomes inevitable.

What is the narrative situation?

In Lanka, ominous signs are interpreted as foretelling the impending downfall of the Rakshasas.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Discernment and courage to speak unwelcome truth (satya) in counsel.