Shloka 3.29.27

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

Devanagari script

तामापतन्तीं ज्वलतां मृत्युपाशोपमां गदाम्।अन्तरिक्षगतां रामचशिच्छेद बहुधा शरैः।।।।

Transliteration

ity uktvā paramakruddhas tāṃ gadāṃ paramāṅgadaḥ | kharaś cikṣepa rāmāya pradīptām aśaniṃ yathā ||

Translation

Having said so, Khara—furious, adorned with splendid arm-bands—hurled that blazing mace at Rāma like a thunderbolt.

Context

The mace, which moved in the sky burning like the noose of death was shattered to pieces by Rama.

Characters & Entities

• Khara
• Rāma
• gadā (mace)
• aśani (thunderbolt)

FAQs

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

Unchecked anger propels violence; dharma values mastery over wrath, especially in conflict.

What is the narrative situation?

After his threats, Khara initiates the attack by throwing his blazing mace at Rāma.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s composure under assault is set up; Khara’s rage is portrayed as the driver of his action.