Shloka 3.28.26

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

Devanagari script

स धनुर्धन्विनां श्रेष्ठः प्रगृह्य परमाहवे।मुमोच परमेष्वासष्षट्छरानभिलक्षितान्।।।।

Transliteration

sa dhanur dhanvināṃ śreṣṭhaḥ pragṛhya paramāhave |

mumoca parameṣvāsaḥ ṣaṭ charān abhilakṣitān ||

Translation

Then he—the finest among archers, the supreme wielder of the bow—raised his bow in that great combat, took aim, and released six well-targeted arrows.

Context

The best among archers and a supreme shooter, he lifted the bow, fixed his target and released six arrows in the great fight.

Characters & Entities

• Rama

FAQs

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

Dharma in battle includes composure and precision—force is applied with discernment (aiming clearly), not as uncontrolled retaliation.

What is the narrative situation?

Rama regains initiative and begins a measured counterattack by releasing six aimed arrows.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Skill joined with restraint: Rama’s mastery of archery and capacity to act deliberately even when provoked.