Shloka 3.25.4

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

Devanagari script

तं तु निष्पतितं दृष्ट्वा सर्वे ते रजनीचराः।नर्दमाना महानादं सचिवाः पर्यवारयन्।।।।

Transliteration

taṃ tu niṣpatitaṃ dṛṣṭvā sarve te rajanīcarāḥ। nardamānā mahānādaṃ sacivāḥ paryavārayan॥

Translation

Seeing him rushing forth, all those night-wandering demon ministers surrounded him, roaring with a loud sound.

Context

Seeing Khara attacking (Rama) all the demon ministers surrounded him - roaring.

Characters & Entities

• Khara
• Rakshasas

FAQs

Who is the character being surrounded in this verse?

The character is Khara, the Rakshasa general and brother of Shurpanakha, who is rushing forward to attack Rama.

What aspect of warrior conduct is displayed here?

The verse illustrates the loyalty and organizational discipline of the Rakshasa army, as the ministers immediately surround their leader to support his advance, adhering to their military code.