Shloka 3.30.20

खरवधः — The Slaying of Khara (Janasthana Battle Climax)

Devanagari script

जातस्वेदस्ततो रामो रोषाद्रक्तान्तलोचनः।निर्भिभेद सहस्रेण बाणानां समरे खरम्।।।।

Transliteration

jātasvedas tato rāmo roṣād raktāntalocanaḥ | nirbhibheda sahasreṇa bāṇānāṃ samarē kharam ||

Translation

Then Rama, sweating and with eyes reddened at the corners from anger, struck Khara in battle with a thousand arrows.

Context

Full of sweat and with the corners of his eyes turned red, Rama hit Khara with a thousand arrows in the encounter.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Khara
• arrows (bāṇāḥ)

FAQs

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

Even when anger arises, dharma demands effectiveness and restraint in purpose: Rama’s wrath is not mere emotion but is directed toward stopping a destructive aggressor, consistent with protective duty.

What is the narrative situation?

Rama intensifies his counterattack, showering Khara with a massive volley of arrows.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rama’s martial prowess and endurance under pressure.