Shloka 3.21.1

खर-शूर्पणखा-संवादः | Khara and Surpanakha: Lament, Reproach, and the Janasthana Crisis

Devanagari script

स पुनः पतितां दृष्ट्वा क्रोधाच्छूर्पणखां खरः।उवाच व्यक्तया वाचा तामनर्थार्थमागताम्।।।।

Transliteration

sa punaḥ patitāṃ dṛṣṭvā krodhāc chūrpaṇakhāṃ kharaḥ | uvāca vyaktayā vācā tām anarthārtham āgatām ||

Translation

Seeing Śūrpaṇakhā fallen again, Khara, angered, spoke to her in clear words, for she had come bringing calamity upon herself.

Context

Seeing Surpanakha collapse, Khara said in clear terms about the unfortunate situation she had created:

Characters & Entities

• Khara
• Shurpanakha (Śūrpaṇakhā)

FAQs

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

Adharma leads to self-made ruin: reckless desire and wrongdoing invite consequences that spread beyond oneself.

What is the narrative situation?

After Shurpanakha is disgraced and falls, Khara reacts angrily and addresses her about the trouble she has caused.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

The verse highlights not virtue but a warning: anger and impulsive conduct cloud judgment and escalate conflict.