Shloka 3.29.24

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

Devanagari script

चतुर्दश सहस्राणि राक्षसानां हतानि ते।त्वद्विनाशात्करोम्येषां तेषामश्रुप्रमार्जनम्।।।।

Transliteration

paryāpto ’haṃ gadāpāṇir hantuṃ prāṇān raṇe tava | trayāṇām api lokānāṃ pāśahasta ivāntakaḥ ||

Translation

I, with mace in hand, am enough to take your life in battle—just as Antaka (Yama), noose in hand, is enough to end even the three worlds.

Context

You have killed these fourteen thousand demons. Therefore, I will wipe their tears by destroying you.

Characters & Entities

• Khara
• Rāma
• gadā (mace)
• Antaka (Yama)
• pāśa (noose)
• trayaloka (three worlds)

FAQs

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

The verse serves as a negative example: dharma discourages intimidation and ego-driven violence; power without righteousness becomes mere threat.

What is the narrative situation?

Khara escalates his challenge, claiming he alone can kill Rāma, likening himself to Yama.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s fearlessness is implicitly tested; steadfastness in dharma is shown by not being shaken by boasts.