Shloka 3.27.11

त्रिशिरोवधः (The Slaying of Triśiras) — Araṇyakāṇḍa, Sarga 27

Devanagari script

ततस्त्रिशिरसा बाणैर्ललाटे ताडितस्त्रिभिः। अमर्षी कुपितोरामस्संरब्धमिदमब्रवीत्।।3.27.11।।

Transliteration

tatas triśirasā bāṇair lalāṭe tāḍitas tribhiḥ | amarṣī kupito rāmaḥ saṃrabdham idam abravīt ||

Translation

Then Triśiras struck Rāma on the forehead with three arrows; Rāma, unable to brook it, grew furious and, in agitation, spoke these words.

Context

Then Rama hit with three arrows on the forehead by Trisira flew into a fury and said in a state of great excitement:

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Triśiras

FAQs

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

The verse highlights the dharmic challenge of regulating anger: even a righteous warrior feels fury, but must channel it into disciplined action rather than uncontrolled violence.

What is the narrative situation?

Triśiras lands a triple hit on Rāma’s forehead; Rāma reacts with heightened anger and prepares to respond verbally and martialy.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sensitivity to honor and resolve—Rāma does not ignore the blow, but converts provocation into purposeful response.