Shloka 3.24.33

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

Devanagari script

वितत्य च धनुर्भीमं तूण्याश्चोद्धृत्य सायकान्।क्रोधमाहारयत्तीव्रं वधार्थं सर्वरक्षसाम्।।।।

Transliteration

vitatya ca dhanur bhīmaṃ tūṇyāś coddhṛtya sāyakān | krodham āhārayat tīvrāṃ vadhārthaṃ sarvarakṣasām ||

Translation

He strung his formidable bow, drew arrows from the quiver, and gathered a fierce wrath—aimed at the destruction of all the rākṣasas.

Context

Rama stretched the formidable bow and lifted the arrows from his quiver to kill the demons and assumed intense anger.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• dhanuḥ (bow)
• tūṇīra/tūṇya (quiver)
• sāyaka (arrows)
• rākṣasāḥ (demons)

FAQs

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

Dharma permits force when it is protective and restorative—anger is disciplined into righteous action against those who violate moral order.

What is the narrative situation?

Rama arms himself and mentally commits to battle as the rākṣasa forces close in.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Protective righteousness (rakṣā-dharma) and controlled power—Rama’s readiness to punish wrongdoing.