Ramayana — Yuddha Kanda, Sarga 35, Shloka 25
माल्यवानुपदेशः
Malyavan’s Counsel, Portents in Laṅkā, and the Proposal of Alliance
उत्पातान्विविधान्दृष्टवाघोरन्बहुविधांस्तथा ।विनाशमनुपश्यामिसर्वेषांरक्षसामहम् ।।।।
utpātān vividhān dṛṣṭvā ghorān bahuvidhāṃs tathā |
vināśam anupaśyāmi sarveṣāṃ rakṣasām aham ||
Thấy muôn vàn điềm gở, ghê rợn đủ bề, ta nhìn ra sự diệt vong của hết thảy loài La-sát.
"Beholding different dreadful ones rising up in various directions, I foresee destruction of all Rakshasas."
FAQs
Actions opposed to dharma generate consequences that become visible as warning signs; wise counsel urges correction before ruin becomes inevitable.
In Lanka, ominous signs are interpreted as foretelling the impending downfall of the Rakshasas.
Discernment and courage to speak unwelcome truth (satya) in counsel.