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 ||
ครั้นเวียนขวารอบรถศึกด้วยความเคารพแล้ว นิสาจรก็ขึ้นประทับบนรถ และเร่งสารถีว่า “จงนำรถของข้ามาโดยเร็ว!”
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.