Shloka 3.19.7

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

Devanagari script

न हि पश्याम्यहं लोके यः कुर्यान्मम विप्रियम्।अमरेषु सहस्राक्षं महेन्द्रं पाकशासनम्।।।।

Transliteration

na hi paśyāmy ahaṃ loke yaḥ kuryān mama vipriyam | amareṣu sahasrākṣaṃ mahendraṃ pākaśāsanam ||

Translation

For I see no one in this world who could do me harm—nor even among the gods, not even Indra himself, the thousand-eyed chastiser of Pāka.

Context

I can see none in this world who can offend me, nor even the thousand-eyed Indra among the gods.

Characters & Entities

• Indra
• Sahasrākṣa (Indra)
• Mahendra (Indra)
• Pākaśāsana (Indra)

FAQs

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

The verse reflects kṣātra-dharma: the duty of a protector to stand fearless against wrongdoing. Confidence is framed as readiness to uphold righteousness, not mere pride.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma is in a heightened martial stance, asserting that no being—human or even divine—can successfully harm him, setting the tone for immediate action.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Fearlessness and resolve (dhairya and vīrya), the steadfast courage expected of a righteous warrior.