Shloka 3.27.1
त्रिशिरोवधः (The Slaying of Triśiras) — Araṇyakāṇḍa, Sarga 27
खरं तु रामाभिमुखं प्रयान्तं वाहिनीपतिः। राक्षसस्त्रिशिरा नाम सन्निपत्येदमब्रवीत्।।3.27.1।।
kharaṃ tu rāmābhimukhaṃ prayāntaṃ vāhinīpatiḥ | rākṣasas triśirā nāma sannipatya idam abravīt ||
As Khara advanced toward Rāma, Triśiras—the rākṣasa commander of the host—came up to him and spoke these words.
As Khara advanced towards Rama, Trisira the chief of the army approached him and said these words:
Dharma is framed indirectly: leaders’ choices and counsel shape outcomes; unrighteous campaigns rely on coordination and persuasion, but still move toward moral consequence.
Khara moves to confront Rāma; Triśiras approaches Khara to address him—setting up the next tactical or motivational exchange.
Triśiras’ initiative as a commander is highlighted (though used in service of adharma).