Shloka 3.27.7

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

Devanagari script

त्रिशिराश्च रथेनैव वाजियुक्तेन भास्वता। अभ्यद्रवद्रणे रामं त्रिशृङ्ग इव पर्वतः।।3.27.7।।

Transliteration

triśirāś ca rathenaiva vājiyuktena bhāsvatā | abhyadravad raṇe rāmaṃ triśṛṅga iva parvataḥ ||3.27.7||

Translation

Then Triśiras, mounted on a radiant chariot yoked with horses, rushed upon Rāma in battle—like a three-peaked mountain surging forward.

Context

Trisira who looked a mountain with three peaks also got horses harnessed to a shining chariot and to attack Rama proceeded.

Characters & Entities

• Triśiras
• Rāma
• Chariot
• Horses

FAQs

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

Dharma is framed here through the battlefield context: power and momentum are morally neutral; righteousness depends on the cause and conduct, not merely on impressive force.

What is the narrative situation?

Triśiras advances toward Rāma with speed and spectacle, initiating direct combat.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Triśiras displays martial boldness and aggressive initiative (though employed in an adharma cause).