Motif
merciful warning before destruction
merciful_warning_before_destruction
A motif of the Divine Judgment and Moral Reckoning family, within the sub-family Rejected Warner and Communal Destruction. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.
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hindu
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The Ramayan of Valmiki Canto XXVIII. The Chieftains. / Canto XXXI. The Magic Head. / Canto XXXVII. Preparations. / Canto XXXVIII. The Ascent Of Suvela.; lines 51677-51816 confidence: high
Rama sends Angad to warn Ravana: return the Maithil lady, seek pardon, or Rama will destroy the Rakshasas and strike Ravana even if he flees to the sky.
Rama, described as acting from kingly duty, sends Angad with a final warning that offers return of the lady and pardon before annihilation.
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