Shloka 6.53.14

युद्धकाण्डे त्रिपञ्चाशः सर्गः — धूम्राक्षवधश्रवणं, वज्रदंष्ट्रप्रेषणं, अङ्गद-राक्षसयुद्धम् (Ravana Dispatches Vajradamshtra; Portents and Angada’s Assault)

Devanagari script

तेषांनिष्क्रममाणानामशुभंसमजायत ।।6.53.13।।आकाशाद्विघनात्तीव्रादुल्काश्चाभ्यन्यपतंस्तदा ।वमन्त्यःपावकज्वालाशशिवाघोरंववाशिरे ।।6.53.14।।

Transliteration

vyāharan mṛgā ghorā rakṣasāṃ nidhanaṃ tadā |

samāpatanto yodhās tu prāskhalan tatra dāruṇam ||

Translation

Then fierce beasts seemed to proclaim the doom of the Rākṣasas; and as the warriors rushed forward, they stumbled there—an ominous and dreadful sign.

Context

As they were leaving evil portents appeared. Dreadful jackals, dazzling fire from the sky and meteors falling appeared.

Characters & Entities

• Rākṣasas
• Warriors (yodhāḥ)
• Beasts/animals (mṛgāḥ)

FAQs

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

Actions opposed to Dharma carry consequences that manifest as warning signs; ignoring them reflects moral blindness and hastens downfall.

What is the narrative situation?

As the Rākṣasa fighters charge, animals cry ominously and the soldiers stumble—signals foreshadowing defeat.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Prudence and humility are implied virtues: a righteous force remains attentive to signs and avoids reckless advance.