Shloka 3.27.5

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

Devanagari script

प्रहृष्टो वा हते रामे जनस्थानं प्रयास्यसि। मयि वा निहते रामं संयुगायोपयास्यसि।।3.27.5।।

Transliteration

tān kharo dravato dṛṣṭvā nivartya ruṣitas svayam || 3.27.20 || rāmam evābhidudrāva rāhuś candramasaṁ yathā |

Translation

Seeing them flee, Khara, inflamed with wrath, turned them back himself and then charged straight at Rāma, like Rāhu rushing upon the moon.

Context

If Rama is killed be happy and go to Janasthana or else if I am killed you can fight.

Characters & Entities

• Khara
• Rama
• Rahu
• Moon (Candrama)

FAQs

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

It warns that anger-driven leadership can intensify conflict rather than restore order; dharma requires clarity, not rage, especially when commanding others.

What is the narrative situation?

Khara halts his troops’ retreat and personally rushes to confront Rāma, marking an escalation to the principal duel.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

From Khara’s side, forceful leadership and boldness are shown, though colored by wrath—serving as a foil to Rāma’s disciplined valor.