Shloka 3.28.20

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

Devanagari script

ततो गम्भीरनिर्ह्रादं रामश्शत्रुनिबर्हणः।चकारान्ताय स रिपोस्सज्यमन्यन्महद्धनुः।।।।

Transliteration

tato gambhīra-nirhrādaṃ rāmaḥ śatru-nibarhaṇaḥ |

cakāra antāya sa ripos sajyam anyan mahad dhanuḥ ||

Translation

Then Rama, destroyer of foes, strung another mighty bow that rang with a deep, resounding note, intent on bringing the enemy to his end.

Context

Then Rama, destroyer of foes, strung another great bow of fearful sound in order to put an end to the enemy.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• enemy (Khara, implied)
• great bow (mahad dhanuḥ)

FAQs

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

Righteous action requires readiness and resolve: Rama re-equips himself calmly to end a threat, illustrating dharma as decisive protection against violence.

What is the narrative situation?

After his bow is broken and he is heavily attacked, Rama immediately strings a new powerful bow to continue the fight.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Composure under pressure: Rama responds to loss of equipment not with panic but with effective preparedness.