Ramayana — Yuddha Kanda, Sarga 78, Shloka 8
मकराक्षस्य निर्गमनम्
The Deployment of Makaraksha and Ravana’s Fury
प्रदक्षिणंरथंकृत्वाआरुरोहनिशाचरः ।सूतंसञ्चोदयामासशीघ्रंमेरथमावह ।।।।
pradakṣiṇaṃ rathaṃ kṛtvā āruroha niśācaraḥ |
sūtaṃ sañcodayāmāsa śīghraṃ me ratham āvaha ||
Après avoir fait le tour du char par la droite en signe de vénération, le rākṣasa y monta, puis presse le cocher : « Amène vite mon char ! »
After having gone round the chariot he (Makara) ascended and said to the charioteer, 'let the chariot be driven quickly'.
FAQs
Even in war, one follows customary propriety and mindful action; the pradakṣiṇā suggests reverence and discipline before undertaking a grave deed.
Makarākṣa prepares to depart for battle, mounts his chariot, and orders the charioteer to move quickly.
Resolve and preparedness, coupled with adherence to customary forms.