Shloka 3.30.19

खरवधः — The Slaying of Khara (Janasthana Battle Climax)

Devanagari script

तमापतन्तं बाणौघैच्छित्वा रामः प्रतापवान्।रोषमाहारयत्तीव्रं निहन्तुं समरे खरम्।।।।

Transliteration

tam āpatantaṃ bāṇaughaiś chittvā rāmaḥ pratāpavān | roṣam āhārayat tīvraṃ nihantuṃ samarē kharam ||

Translation

As the tree came crashing toward him, mighty Rāma shattered it with a torrent of arrows, and then gathered a fierce resolve to end Khara in battle.

Context

Brave Rama shattered with a flood of arrows the tree falling over him and summoned sharp anger to end Khara in war.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Khara
• arrows (bāṇāḥ)
• tree (as projectile)

FAQs

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

Dharma here is disciplined force: Rama meets a lethal attack with proportionate, skilled defense, then forms a purposeful resolve to stop an aggressor. The text distinguishes righteous determination from blind rage.

What is the narrative situation?

Rama counters Khara’s hurled tree by cutting it apart with arrows, preparing to finish the duel.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rama’s mastery (skill with weapons) and controlled resolve—anger is present, but it is harnessed toward restoring order.