Shloka 3.25.10

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

Devanagari script

ते रामे शरवर्षाणि व्यसृजन् रक्षसां गणाः।।।।शैलेन्द्रमिव धाराभिर्वर्षमाणा वलाहकाः।

Transliteration

te rāme śara-varṣāṇi vyasṛjan rakṣasāṃ gaṇāḥ |

śailendram iva dhārābhir varṣamāṇā valāhakāḥ ||

Translation

The demon-battalions poured a rain of arrows upon Rama, like clouds showering torrents upon a lordly mountain.

Context

The battalions of demons sent down streams of arrows on Rama just like clouds downpour on mountains.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Rakshasas (rakṣasāṃ gaṇāḥ)

FAQs

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

Dharma is tested under assault: righteous defense must endure overwhelming aggression without abandoning duty.

What is the narrative situation?

Khara’s forces begin the attack, launching dense volleys of arrows at Rama.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Fortitude—Rama is positioned as the steadfast target of an unjust onslaught.