Shloka 3.24.14

उत्पातदर्शनं खरसैन्यसमागमश्च (Omens of calamity and the approach of Khara’s army)

Devanagari script

त्वं हि शूरश्च बलवान्हन्याह्येतान्न संशयः।स्वयं तु हन्तुमिच्छामि सर्वानेव निशाचरान्।।।।

Transliteration

tvaṃ hi śūraś ca balavān hanyā hy etān na saṃśayaḥ | svayaṃ tu hantum icchāmi sarvān eva niśācarān ||

Translation

You are indeed brave and strong—there is no doubt you could slay them. Yet I myself wish to destroy all these night-roamers.

Context

You are valiant and strong. There is no doubt that you can kill all these demons. But I desire to kill them.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Lakshmana
• niśācaras (demons)

FAQs

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

A leader bears primary responsibility: Rama does not shift the burden of confronting adharma to another, even a capable ally.

What is the narrative situation?

Rama reassures Lakshmana of his strength but insists on personally engaging the demons while Lakshmana safeguards Sītā.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rama’s courage and accountability—he chooses direct action to remove the threat.