Shloka 3.24.17

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

Devanagari script

स तेनाग्नि निकाशेन कवचेन विभूषितः।बभूव राम स्तिमिरे विधूमोऽग्निरिवोत्थितः।।।।

Transliteration

sa tenāgni-nikāśena kavacena vibhūṣitaḥ | babhūva rāmaḥ stimire vidhūmo 'gnir ivotthitaḥ ||

Translation

Adorned with that fire-like armor, Rāma shone in the darkness like smokeless fire rising up.

Context

Adorned with the shield, Rama shone like smokeless fire rising in darkness.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• armor (kavaca)
• fire (agni)
• darkness (stimira)

FAQs

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

The imagery supports dharma’s idea that righteous resolve illuminates fear and chaos—steadfast virtue stands out even in “darkness.”

What is the narrative situation?

Rama, now armored and ready, is poetically described as he prepares to meet the coming conflict.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Fearless brilliance—Rama’s presence is portrayed as purifying and unwavering, like smokeless fire.