Shloka 33
ऐन्द्ररथप्रदानम्
Indra’s Chariot Offered to Rāma; The Duel Intensifies
प्राजात्यं च नक्षत्रंरोहिणींकशशिनःप्रियाम् ।।।।समाक्रम्यबुधस्तस्थौप्रजानामशुभावहः ।
prājāpatyaṃ ca nakṣatraṃ rohiṇīṃ śaśinaḥ priyām |
samākramya budhas tasthau prajānām aśubhāvahaḥ ||
پرجاپتی سے منسوب مقدس نَکشتر روہِنی—جو چندرما کو نہایت پیاری ہے—پر بُدھ (عطارد) نے چڑھائی کر کے وہیں ٹھہراؤ کیا، اور اسے رعایا کے لیے نحوست و بدشگونی کا نشان سمجھا گیا۔
On seeing Sri Rama afflicted by the action of evilminded Ravana, the Devas, Gandharvas, Charanas, Danavas also, Siddhas and foremost rishis were despondent. Seeing the moon like Sri Rama eclipsed by planet Rahu in the form of Ravana, the Vanara leaders and Vibheeshana became worried.
FAQs
The verse reflects the Itihāsa worldview where public Dharma and social stability are mirrored by cosmic signs; rulers and communities are urged to act responsibly when omens signal disorder.
As the battle reaches a critical pitch, the text reports ominous planetary configurations interpreted as foretelling distress for the populace.
Prudence and vigilance: the epic encourages alertness to signs of disorder and a renewed commitment to righteous conduct.