Shloka 6.96.35

युद्धाय रावणस्य निर्याणं तथा उत्पातदर्शनम् (Ravana’s Mobilization for War and the ظهور of Fatal Portents)

Devanagari script

नयनंचास्फुरद्वामंवामोबाहुरकम्पत ।विवर्णवदनश्साकतिंचिदभ्रश्यतस्वनः ।।6.96.35।।

Transliteration

nayanaṃ cāsphurad vāmaṃ vāmo bāhur akampata |

vivarṇa-vadanaḥ sākaṃ kiñcid abhraśyata svanaḥ ||6.96.35||

Translation

His left eye twitched; his left arm quivered; his face grew pale, and his voice faltered—hoarse and broken.

Context

His left eye twitched, left arm quivered, face turned pale and indeed his tone became hoarse.

Characters & Entities

• Rāvaṇa (implied subject)
• Left eye twitch
• Left arm quiver
• Hoarse voice

FAQs

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

Inner conscience and consequence surface even physically; Dharma teaches that wrongdoing destabilizes the doer—mind and body both lose steadiness.

What is the narrative situation?

Immediately before battle, personal bodily omens appear on Rāvaṇa, reinforcing the foreboding atmosphere.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

The implied virtue is self-examination and humility: recognizing signs and turning back from adharma before irreversible harm.