Shloka 3.27.14

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

Devanagari script

चतुर्भिस्तुरगानस्य शरैः सन्नतपर्वभिः।।3.27.14।।न्यपातयत तेजस्वी चतुरस्तस्य वाजिनः।

Transliteration

caturbhis turagān asya śaraiḥ sannata-parvabhiḥ | nyapātayat tejasvī caturas tasya vājinaḥ ||

Translation

With four well-jointed arrows, the radiant hero struck down his opponent’s four swift horses.

Context

With four arrows having strong joints, the mighty hero (Rama) threw down his enemy's four swift-footed horses.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Triśiras (implied opponent)
• Horses

FAQs

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

Dharma-guided strategy: removing the enemy’s mobility reduces collateral danger and hastens the end of conflict—force used to restore safety and order.

What is the narrative situation?

After striking Triśiras, Rāma targets and brings down the four horses, further disabling the opponent’s combat capacity.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Practical wisdom in battle (nīti) combined with strength—Rāma chooses the action that most effectively neutralizes the threat.