Shloka 3.30.21

खरवधः — The Slaying of Khara (Janasthana Battle Climax)

Devanagari script

तस्य बाणान्तराद्रक्तं बहु सुस्राव फेनिलम्।गिरेः प्रस्रवणस्येव तोयधारापरिस्रवः।।।।

Transliteration

tasya bāṇāntarād raktaṃ bahu susrāva phenilam | gireḥ prasravaṇasyeva toyadhārāparisravaḥ ||

Translation

From the gaps made by the arrows, much foaming blood poured from him, like streams of water cascading down Mount Prasravana.

Context

With his body pierced with arrows his blood started flowing like the waterfalls flow from mount Prasravana.

Characters & Entities

• Khara
• Rama (implied agent)
• Mount Prasravana
• arrows (bāṇāḥ)

FAQs

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

The verse underscores consequence (karma-phala) within a dharmic narrative: violent aggression returns as suffering in battle, described through a vivid natural simile.

What is the narrative situation?

Khara is badly wounded by Rama’s arrows; blood flows profusely.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rama’s effectiveness in protecting dharma through decisive action (implied by the result).