Shloka 3.19.13

खरस्य क्रोधः — शूर्पणखावृत्तान्तकथनम् (Khara’s Wrath and Śūrpaṇakhā’s Report)

Devanagari script

इति भ्रातुर्वचश्श्रुत्वा क्रुद्धस्य च विशेषतः।ततश्शूर्पणखा वाक्यं सबाष्पमिदमब्रवीत्।।।।

Transliteration

iti bhrātur vacaḥ śrutvā kruddhasya ca viśeṣataḥ | tataḥ śūrpaṇakhā vākyam sabāṣpam idam abravīt ||

Translation

Hearing these words of her brother—especially as he raged—Shurpanakha then spoke, her speech accompanied by tears.

Context

On hearing her angry brother, Surpanakha replied with words choked with tears:

Characters & Entities

• Shurpanakha
• Khara

FAQs

What is the core ethical principle (Dharma) in this verse?

It highlights how anger and grief shape speech; dharma encourages restraint and truthful speech even under emotional pressure.

What is the narrative situation?

The narration transitions from Khara’s demand to Shurpanakha’s tearful reply.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

No virtue is praised directly; rather, the verse depicts emotional causality—anger provoking response and tears.