Shloka 3.24.36

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

Devanagari script

आविष्टं तेजसा रामं सङ्ग्रामशिरसि स्थितम्।दृष्ट्वा सर्वाणि भूतानि भयार्तानि प्रदुद्रुवुः।।।।

Transliteration

āviṣṭaṃ tejasā rāmaṃ saṅgrāmaśirasi sthitam | dṛṣṭvā sarvāṇi bhūtāni bhayārtāni pradudruvuḥ ||

Translation

Seeing Rama—filled with splendor—standing at the very forefront of battle, all beings, stricken with fear, ran away.

Context

Seeing Rama flashing (in anger) and standing on the warfront all creatures ran away frightened.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• saṅgrāma (battle)
• bhūtāni (beings)

FAQs

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

Dharma’s champion may inspire fear in the unrighteous and awe in the world; moral authority (tejas) is depicted as a force that restores balance.

What is the narrative situation?

Rama stands at the battle’s forefront, radiating power; the surrounding beings scatter in fear.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Leadership and fearlessness—Rama takes the front position rather than hiding behind others.