Shloka 3.29.11

अरण्यकाण्डे एकोनत्रिंशः सर्गः (Sarga 29: Rama’s Admonition to Khara and the Shattering of the Mace)

Devanagari script

अद्य हि त्वां मया मुक्ताश्शराः काञ्चनभूषणाः।विदार्यातिपतिष्यन्ति वल्मीकमिव पन्नगाः।।।।

Transliteration

tat karma rāmasya mahārathasya sametya devāś ca maharṣayaś ca |

apūjayan prāñjalayaḥ prahṛṣṭāḥ tadā vimānāgra-gatāḥ sametāḥ ||

Translation

Then the gods and the great seers, gathering together and standing upon the heights of their aerial cars, joyfully honored Rama—the great warrior—for that deed.

Context

Now when I unleash the golden arrows, they will pierce through your body and come out like serpents emerging from the anthill.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• gods (devāḥ)
• great seers (maharṣayaḥ)
• vimāna (aerial chariot)

FAQs

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

Dharma is affirmed as socially and cosmically protective action: when a righteous warrior removes a grave threat, even divine and sage authorities acknowledge it as justified.

What is the narrative situation?

At the close of the episode, celestial beings and sages assemble in vimānas and offer reverent praise to Rama for his accomplished deed.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rama’s dharmic heroism—strength aligned with righteousness, earning approval from both heaven (devāḥ) and spiritual authority (maharṣayaḥ).