Shloka 11
उत्पातदर्शनं खरसैन्यसमागमश्च
Omens of calamity and the approach of Khara’s army
अनागतविधानं तु कर्तव्यं शुभमिच्छता।आपदं शङ्कमानेन पुरुषेण विपश्चिता।।।।
anāgata-vidhānaṃ tu kartavyaṃ śubham icchatā | āpadaṃ śaṅkamānena puruṣeṇa vipaścitā ||
நலத்தை நாடுவோனும், ஆபத்தை முன்கூட்டியே உணரும் ஞானியும்—இடர் வருவதற்கு முன்பே நல்வழிகளை முன் ஏற்பாடு செய்து கொள்ள வேண்டும்।
A dreadful roar of demons and the loud sound of wardrums beaten by the wicked demons are heard.
FAQs
Prudent foresight is dharmic: truthfully assessing risk and preparing protective action early prevents greater harm.
With battle imminent, the text inserts a general maxim: wise people prepare defenses before danger fully arrives.
Viveka (discernment) and proactive responsibility—planning ethically and timely rather than reacting in panic.