Shloka 3.30.24

खरवधः — The Slaying of Khara (Janasthana Battle Climax)

Devanagari script

ततः पावकसङ्काशं वधाय समरे शरम्।खरस्य रामो जग्राह ब्रह्मदण्डमिवापरम्।।।।

Transliteration

tataḥ pāvakasaṅkāśaṃ vadhāya samarē śaram | kharasya rāmo jagrāha brahmadaṇḍam ivāparam ||

Translation

Then, to slay Khara in the battle, Rama took up an arrow radiant like fire, as though it were a second rod of Brahmā’s chastisement.

Context

Rama took a dart glowing like fire which resembled another Brahmadanda to kill Khara in the war.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Khara
• Brahmadaṇḍa (rod of chastisement)
• arrow (śara)

FAQs

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

The Brahmadaṇḍa simile frames Rama’s act as punitive justice rather than personal vendetta—punishment aimed at restoring moral order when a tyrannical aggressor must be stopped.

What is the narrative situation?

Rama prepares a decisive weapon intended to kill Khara.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rama’s sense of duty: decisive action aligned with protection and justice.