Shloka 6.95.35

युद्धकाण्डे पञ्चनवतितमः सर्गः (Sarga 95: Lamentation in Laṅkā and the Causal Chain of Enmity)

Devanagari script

प्रसन्नस्तुमहादेवोदेवानेतद्वचोऽब्रवीत् ।।।।उत्पत्स्यतिहितार्थंवोनारीरक्षःक्षयावहा ।

Transliteration

prasannas tu mahādevo devān etad vaco 'bravīt | utpatsyati hitārthaṃ vo nārī rakṣaḥkṣayāvahā || 6.95.35 ||

Translation

Pleased, Mahādeva spoke to the gods: “For your welfare, a woman will be born—one who will bring about the destruction of the Rākṣasas.”

Context

MahaDeva was pleased by the Devatas and spoke these words for their benefit," a woman will be born for the destruction of Rakshasas."

Characters & Entities

• Mahādeva (Śiva)
• Devas
• Nārī (a woman—prophetic reference)
• Rākṣasas

FAQs

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

Dharma protects the vulnerable through unexpected means: divine order can manifest through a seemingly ordinary birth to correct extraordinary oppression.

What is the narrative situation?

After being propitiated, Śiva assures the Devas that a woman will be born who will become the cause of the Rākṣasas’ destruction.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Divine compassion coupled with foresight—Śiva provides hope and a dharmic resolution.