Shloka 3.30.22

खरवधः — The Slaying of Khara (Janasthana Battle Climax)

Devanagari script

विह्वलस्सकृतो बाणैः खरो रामेण संयुगे।मत्तो रुधिरगन्धेन तमेवाभ्यद्रवद्द्रुतम्।।।।

Transliteration

vihvalaḥ sakṛto bāṇaiḥ kharo rāmeṇa saṃyuge | matto rudhiragandhena tam evābhyadravad drutam ||

Translation

Though staggered by Rama’s arrows in the fight, Khara—intoxicated by the smell of blood—rushed swiftly at him again.

Context

Completely struck by Rama's arrows, Khara, intoxicated with the smell of blood, ran speedily charging towards Rama.

Characters & Entities

• Khara
• Rama
• arrows (bāṇāḥ)

FAQs

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

The verse depicts how adharma intensifies through obsession—Khara’s blood-lust overrides prudence. Ramayana ethics treats such intoxication with violence as a mark of moral and mental downfall.

What is the narrative situation?

Despite being wounded, Khara re-engages, charging directly at Rama.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rama’s steadiness is implied as he faces repeated, reckless assaults.