Shloka 6.41.19

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

Devanagari script

दृश्यन्तेनयथावच्छनक्षत्राण्यभिवर्तते ।युगान्तमिवलोकस्यपश्यलक्ष्मण शंसति ।।6.41.19।।

Transliteration

dṛśyante na yathāvac ca nakṣatrāṇy abhivartate | yugāntam iva lokasya paśya lakṣmaṇa śaṁsati ||

Translation

See, Lakṣmaṇa: the stars are not appearing as they should, and the sky seems veiled and disturbed—like a sign proclaiming the world’s end.

Context

"Just as the spots on the moon, the stars are also dirty and not visible. It forebodes the end of the universe Lakshmana!"

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa
• Nakṣatra (stars)

FAQs

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

Dharma is alignment with ṛta (cosmic order): disturbances in nature are read as warnings, urging disciplined, righteous preparedness rather than complacency.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma continues describing ominous portents to Lakṣmaṇa before the impending battle.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Alertness and discernment—recognizing abnormal conditions and responding with seriousness.