Shloka 14
विंशः सर्गः (Sarga 20): शूर्पणखाप्रेरितराक्षसवधः
The Slaying of the Fourteen Demons Sent by Śūrpaṇakhā
एहि बाहुप्रयुक्तैर्नः परिघैश्शूलपट्टिसैः।प्राणांस्त्यक्षसि वीर्यं च धनुश्च करपीडितम्।।।।
ehi bāhuprayuktair naḥ parighaiḥ śūlapaṭṭisaiḥ | prāṇāṃs tyakṣasi vīryaṃ ca dhanuś ca karapīḍitam ||
Komm nur: von den Waffen getroffen, die wir mit der Kraft unserer Arme schleudern—von Keulen, Speeren und scharfen Klingen—wirst du dein Leben, deinen Mut und selbst den Bogen, den du in der Hand gepresst hältst, preisgeben.
Come on! with daggers and sharp-edged spears hurled, you will give up your life,your prowess as well as the bow held in your hand.
FAQs
It illustrates how adharma relies on intimidation and brute force; dharma, by contrast, is not decided by threats but by right conduct and rightful protection.
The demons challenge Rama to face their weapon assault, boasting that he will lose life and arms.
Rama’s composure under threat is implied, setting the stage for disciplined martial response rather than panic.