Shloka 3.24.26

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

Devanagari script

रूपमप्रतिमं तस्य रामस्याक्लिष्टकर्मणः।बभूव रूपं क्रुद्धस्य रुद्रस्येव पिनाकिनः।।।।

Transliteration

āviṣṭaṃ tejasā rāmaṃ saṅgrāmaśirasi sthitam |

dṛṣṭvā sarvāṇi bhūtāni bhayād vivyathire tadā ||

Translation

Then, seeing Rāma stationed at the forefront of battle, possessed of blazing splendor, all beings trembled in fear.

Context

Rama, who is unwearied in action and who is of an incomparable (lovely) form, looked ferocious like the wielder of Pinaka (Lord Siva).

Characters & Entities

• Rāma

FAQs

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

Dharma’s power is depicted as tejas—moral and spiritual authority that can overawe even before weapons are used.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma takes his stand at the battlefront; his presence radiates such intensity that surrounding beings are shaken.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s heroic majesty and fearlessness—strength aligned with righteous purpose.