Shloka 3.19.2

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

Devanagari script

उत्तिष्ठ तावदाख्याहि प्रमोहं जहि सम्भ्रमम्।व्यक्तमाख्याहि केन त्वमेवं रूपा विरूपिता।।।।

Transliteration

uttiṣṭha tāvad ākhyāhi pramohaṁ jahi sambhramam | vyaktam ākhyāhi kena tvam evaṁ-rūpā virūpitā ||

Translation

Rise now; cast off delusion and confusion. Tell me plainly—by whom have you been disfigured like this?

Context

Get up, give up your confusion and stupefaction. Tell me clearly by whom you have been disfigured like this ?

Characters & Entities

• Khara
• Shurpanakha

FAQs

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

Dharma requires clarity and truth before action: confusion must be removed and facts stated plainly (satya).

What is the narrative situation?

Khara confronts Shurpanakha’s condition and demands a clear account of who harmed her.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Practical discernment—seeking a coherent report rather than acting blindly.