Shloka 3.25.1

खरसेनासङ्ग्रामः — The Battle with Khara’s Host at the Hermitage

Devanagari script

अवष्टब्धधनुं रामं क्रुद्धं च रिपुघातिनम्।ददर्शाऽश्रममागम्य खरस्सह पुरस्सरैः।।।।

Transliteration

avaṣṭabdha-dhanuṃ rāmaṃ kruddhaṃ ca ripu-ghātinam |

dadarśāśramam āgamya kharaḥ saha purassaraiḥ ||

Translation

Arriving at the hermitage with his vanguard, Khara beheld Rama—bow braced, wrathful, and poised as a slayer of foes.

Context

Khara accompanied by his pilot party arrived at the hermitage of Rama, the destroyer of enemies and saw him in fury, standing ready with his bow.

Characters & Entities

• Khara
• Rama
• Ashrama (hermitage)

FAQs

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

Dharma is protective resolve: Rama stands prepared to defend the hermitage and uphold righteous order against violent aggression.

What is the narrative situation?

Khara reaches Rama’s hermitage with his troops and beholds Rama already poised for combat.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rama’s readiness and guardianship—calm preparedness to confront adharma threatening the forest-dwellers and ascetics.