Shloka 6.41.12

युद्धलक्षण-निमित्तदर्शनं तथा लङ्काद्वारव्यूहः (War Omens and the Encirclement of Lanka’s Gates)

Devanagari script

लोकक्षयकरंभीमंभयंपश्याम्युपस्थितम् ।निबर्हणंप्रवीराणामृक्षवानररक्षसाम् ।।6.41.12।।

Transliteration

vātāś ca hi paruṣāṃ vānti kampate ca vasundharā |

parvatāgrāṇi vepante patanti dharaṇīdharāḥ ||6.41.13||

Translation

For harsh winds are blowing and the earth is trembling; mountain-peaks shudder, and the world-bearing elephants are falling.

Context

"I foresee the terrific destruction of eminent heroes among Bears, monkeys and Rakshasas. I see the danger approaching."

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa
• vasundharā (earth)
• parvata (mountains)
• dharaṇīdharāḥ (world-bearing elephants)

FAQs

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

Dharma includes attentiveness to signs and consequences: the verse frames war as a disruption affecting the whole order, urging restraint and responsibility.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma describes natural and cosmic disturbances as ominous indicators that a catastrophic battle is near.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Vigilant discernment—Rāma reads the environment and prepares his side with sober awareness.