युद्धाय रावणस्य निर्याणं तथा उत्पातदर्शनम्
Ravana’s Mobilization for War and the ظهور of Fatal Portents
अथानयद्बलाध्यक्षस्सत्वरोरावणाज्ञया ।द्रुतंसूतसमायुक्तंयुक्ताष्टतुरगंरथम् ।आरुरोहतदाभीमोदीप्यमानंस्वतेजसा ।।6.96.27।।
athānayad balādhyakṣaḥ satvaro rāvaṇājñayā |
drutaṁ sūta-samāyuktaṁ yuktāṣṭa-turagaṁ ratham |
āruroha tadā bhīmo dīpyamānaṁ sva-tejasā ||6.96.27||
ついでラーヴァナの命により、軍の長は急ぎ戦車を運ばせた。御者はすでに座し、八頭の馬が繋がれている俊速の車である。そのとき恐るべきラーヴァナは、自らの光輝に燃え立ちながら、それに乗り込んだ。
Then the Rakshasas of terrific looks, and frightening faces holding on shoulders roaring departed with swords, spears, tridents, maces, iron bars, halas, sharp pointed javelins, huge Kutamudgaras, staffs and several discusses, sharp Bhindipalas, Sataghnis and many kinds of excellent weapons.
It illustrates how charisma and splendor can accompany unrighteous resolve; Dharma judges not by brilliance or might, but by alignment with Satya and just conduct.
Rāvaṇa’s forces are mobilized; his chariot is brought, and he ascends it to enter the battle.
Royal energy and martial readiness are highlighted; the Ramayana’s ethical teaching is that such power must be yoked to righteousness to become true virtue.