Shloka 6.35.32

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

Devanagari script

पाण्डुरारक्तपादाश्चविहङ्गाःकालचोदिताः ।राक्षसानांविनाशायकपोताविचरन्तिच ।।।।

Transliteration

pāṇḍurā raktapādāś ca vihaṅgāḥ kālacoditāḥ | rākṣasānāṃ vināśāya kapotā vicaranti ca ||

Translation

White doves with red feet, driven by Time itself, roam about—foretelling the destruction of the Rākṣasas.

Context

"The white and red-footed doves are moving about impelled by time spirit boding destruction of Rakshasas."

Characters & Entities

• Rākṣasas
• Kāla (Time)

FAQs

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

Dharma teaches humility before kāla (time): when wrongdoing ripens, consequences arrive; wisdom lies in timely repentance and right action.

What is the narrative situation?

A specific bird-omen is cited as a clear sign that the Rākṣasa side is nearing downfall.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Timeliness (kāla-jñāna): acting rightly before consequences become irreversible.