Shloka 3.29.15

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

Devanagari script

एवमुक्तस्तु रामेण कृद्धस्संरक्तलोचनः।प्रत्युवाच खरो रामं प्रहसन्क्रोधमूर्छितः।।।।

Transliteration

evam uktas tu rāmeṇa kṛddhaḥ saṃraktalocanaḥ | pratyuvāca kharo rāmaṃ prahasan krodhamūrcchitaḥ ||

Translation

Thus addressed by Rama, Khara—his eyes reddened with anger and his mind clouded by wrath—laughed aloud and replied to him.

Context

Challenged by Rama in that manner, Khara, his senses switched off, eyes turned red due to anger, replied laughing :

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Khara

FAQs

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

Uncontrolled anger obscures discernment: the verse portrays rage as a force that disables right judgment, a key obstacle to dharma.

What is the narrative situation?

After Rama’s stern warning, the narrative describes Khara’s emotional state as he prepares to answer and fight.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

By contrast, the implied virtue is self-mastery; Khara’s lack of it is highlighted through his rage-driven reaction.