Shloka 3.29.14

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

Devanagari script

प्रहर त्वं यथाकामं कुरु यत्नं कुलाधम।अद्य ते पातयिष्यामि शिरस्तालफलं यथा।।।।

Transliteration

prahara tvaṃ yathākāmaṃ kuru yatnaṃ kulādhama | adya te pātayiṣyāmi śiras tālaphalaṃ yathā ||

Translation

Strike as you please and make whatever effort you can, O disgrace to your line; today I will make your head fall like a palm fruit.

Context

O vile fellow, now you may strike at me as you please. I will make your head fall down like a palm fruit.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Khara
• tālaphala (palm fruit)

FAQs

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

Firmness in confronting adharma: Rama permits Khara to fight fully, yet asserts decisive punishment for grievous wrongdoing.

What is the narrative situation?

Rama intensifies his challenge immediately before combat escalates, declaring Khara’s imminent defeat.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Courage and resolve: Rama shows fearlessness and unwavering determination to end Khara’s threat.