Shloka 3.26.13

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

Devanagari script

तस्याभिपतमानस्य दूषणस्य स राघवः।द्वाभ्यां शराभ्यां चिच्छेद सहस्ताभरणौ भुजौ।।।।

Transliteration

tasyābhipatamānasya dūṣaṇasya sa rāghavaḥ |

dvābhyāṃ śarābhyāṃ ciccheda sahastābharaṇau bhujau ||

Translation

As Dūṣaṇa sprang forward to strike, Rāghava (Rāma) severed with two arrows both his arms, adorned with armlets.

Context

Seeing Dusana going to pounce upon him, Rama cut off with two arrows both his arms adorned with armlets.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Rāghava
• Dūṣaṇa

FAQs

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

Kṣātra-dharma: decisive protection against adharma. Rāma responds with measured, skillful force to stop an aggressor mid-attack, preventing further harm.

What is the narrative situation?

Dūṣaṇa lunges at Rāma in the forest battle; Rāma counters instantly and disables him by cutting off both arms with two arrows.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Composure and precision under threat—Rāma’s controlled valor, acting quickly without panic.