Shloka 3.28.4
खररामयुद्धम् — The Battle of Khara and Rama (Aranya Kanda, Sarga 28)
विकृष्य बलवच्चापं नाराचान्रक्तभोजनान्।खरश्चिक्षेप रामाय क्रुद्धानाशीविषानिव।।।।
jyāṃ vidhūnvan subahuśaḥ śikṣayā astrāṇi darśayan |
cacāra samare mārgāñ charai rathagataḥ kharaḥ ||
Seated in his chariot, Khara repeatedly twanged his bowstring and, displaying his trained weapon-skill, sent his arrows ranging through the battle-lines in every direction.
Khara drew his strong bow-string in anger and released the blood-hungry arrows, which appeared like venomous snakes.
Skill (śikṣā) in arms is morally neutral; Dharma depends on the purpose and restraint with which power is used—training must serve protection, not oppression.
Khara, still on his chariot, demonstrates rapid, practiced archery, saturating the battlefield with arrows.
Technical prowess and confidence in warfare are highlighted—though in Khara’s case, they are shown in the service of hostile intent.