Shloka 3.30.2
खरवधः — The Slaying of Khara (Janasthana Battle Climax)
एतत्ते बलसर्वस्वं दर्शितं राक्षसाधम।शक्तिहीनतरो मत्तो वृथा त्वमवगर्जसि।।।।
etat te balasarvasvaṃ darśitaṃ rākṣasādhama | śaktihīnataro matto vṛthā tvam avagarjasi ||
This is all the strength you have to show, vile rākṣasa. Weaker than I, you roar in vain.
O lowly demon, you have already exhibited all your strength. Inferior to me in energy, you are needlessly roaring.
The verse contrasts truthful assessment with empty intimidation: dharma values reality-aligned speech (satya) and the refusal to be shaken by noisy threats. It also frames the aggressor’s roaring as futile when opposed by rightful strength.
In the midst of battle, Rama verbally rebukes Khara, dismissing his displays of force and threats.
Rama’s fearlessness and clarity—he speaks from steadiness and confidence, not panic.