Ramayana — Yuddha Kanda, Sarga 35, Shloka 32
माल्यवानुपदेशः
Malyavan’s Counsel, Portents in Laṅkā, and the Proposal of Alliance
पाण्डुरारक्तपादाश्चविहङ्गाःकालचोदिताः ।राक्षसानांविनाशायकपोताविचरन्तिच ।।।।
pāṇḍurā raktapādāś ca vihaṅgāḥ kālacoditāḥ | rākṣasānāṃ vināśāya kapotā vicaranti ca ||
Ang mapuputing kalapati na may mapulang mga paa, na itinutulak ng Panahon mismo, ay pagala-gala—nagpapahiwatig ng pagkapuksa ng mga Rākṣasa.
"The white and red-footed doves are moving about impelled by time spirit boding destruction of Rakshasas."
FAQs
Dharma teaches humility before kāla (time): when wrongdoing ripens, consequences arrive; wisdom lies in timely repentance and right action.
A specific bird-omen is cited as a clear sign that the Rākṣasa side is nearing downfall.
Timeliness (kāla-jñāna): acting rightly before consequences become irreversible.