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 ||
രഥത്തെ ഭക്തിപൂർവ്വം പ്രദക്ഷിണം ചെയ്ത് നിശാചരൻ അതിൽ കയറി; സൂതനോട് ഉത്സാഹിപ്പിച്ചു: “എന്റെ രഥം വേഗത്തിൽ കൊണ്ടുവരിക!”
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.