Shloka 3.26.12

दूषणवधः (The Slaying of Dūṣaṇa and the Rout of Khara’s Host)

Devanagari script

तं महोरगसङ्काशं प्रगृह्य परिघं रणे।दूषणोऽभ्यद्रवद्रामं क्रूरकर्मा निशाचरः।।।।

Transliteration

taṃ mahoragasaṅkāśaṃ pragṛhya parighaṃ raṇe | dūṣaṇo'bhyadravadrāmaṃ krūrakarmā niśācaraḥ ||

Translation

Seizing that iron bludgeon which resembled a mighty serpent in the battle, Dushana, the night-wanderer of cruel deeds, rushed towards Rama.

Context

With the spear that looked like a mighty serpent, Dusana, the cruel demon, advanced towards Rama.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Dushana

FAQs

Who is Dushana in the context of the Ramayana?

Dushana is a fierce Rakshasa commander stationed in Janasthana, the brother of Khara and Shurpanakha, representing the aggressive forces of Adharma that oppose Rama.

What is the significance of the weapon described as 'Mahoragasankasha'?

The weapon, a Parigha (iron bludgeon), is compared to a 'great serpent' (Mahoraga), symbolizing its deadly, venomous, and terrifying nature, reflecting the ferocity of the demon Dushana.