Shloka 3.28.10

खररामयुद्धम् — The Battle of Khara and Rama (Aranya Kanda, Sarga 28)

Devanagari script

ततो नालीकनाराचैस्तीक्ष्णाग्रैश्च विकर्णिभिः।आजघान खरो रामं तोत्रैरिव महाद्विपम्।।।।

Transliteration

tato nālīkanārācais tīkṣṇāgraiś ca vikarṇibhiḥ | ājaghāna kharo rāmaṃ totrair iva mahādvipam ||3.28.10||

Translation

Then Khara struck at Rāma with nālīka-darts and sharp-pointed missiles called vikarṇi, like goads driving a mighty elephant.

Context

Then Khara shot Rama with Nalika darts and darts called Vikarni like goads hit a mighty elephant.

Characters & Entities

• Khara
• Rāma
• Nālīka (darts)
• Vikarṇi (missiles)
• Totra (goad)

FAQs

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

The verse illustrates coercive force: goad-like violence attempts to dominate; Dharma contrasts such compulsion with protection and just restraint.

What is the narrative situation?

Khara personally enters the fight and assaults Rāma with specialized, sharp projectiles.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Khara’s fierce aggression and persistence in battle (a strength used for an unrighteous end).