Shloka 3.28.25
खररामयुद्धम् — The Battle of Khara and Rama (Aranya Kanda, Sarga 28)
स रामो बहुभिर्बाणैः खरकार्मुकनिस्सृतैः।विद्धो रुधिरसिक्ताङ्गो बभूव रुषितो भृशम्।।।।
sa rāmo bahubhir bāṇaiḥ kharakārmuka-nissṛtaiḥ |
viddho rudhira-siktāṅgo babhūva ruṣito bhṛśam ||
Rama, struck by many arrows released from Khara’s bow, his limbs drenched in blood, became intensely enraged.
Rama, hit by the arrows released from the bow of Khara, all his limbs drenched in blood, became very furious.
Even righteous persons experience anger under injury; dharma is tested in how that anger is directed—toward protection and justice rather than cruelty.
After being wounded by Khara’s arrows, Rama’s anger rises, setting up his counterattack.
Rama’s resilience and steadfastness under harm—he remains battle-ready despite severe wounds.