Shloka 3.30.36

खरवधः — The Slaying of Khara (Janasthana Battle Climax)

Devanagari script

अहो बत महत्कर्म रामस्य विदितात्मनः।अहो वीर्यमहो दाक्ष्यं विष्णोरिव हि दृश्यते।।।।इत्येवमुक्त्वा ते सर्वे ययुर्देवा यथागतम्।

Transliteration

aho bata mahat karma rāmasya viditātmanaḥ | aho vīryam aho dākṣyaṃ viṣṇor iva hi dṛśyate || ityevam uktvā te sarve yayur devā yathāgatam ||

Translation

“How great is the deed of self-knowing Rāma! How splendid his prowess—how perfect his skill; it appears like that of Viṣṇu himself.” Saying so, all the gods departed, returning as they had come.

Context

'Rama who knows the self has performed a great work. Oh what prowess! what efficiency ! only lord Visnu could do this'. So saying all the gods went back to their respective destinations.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Viṣṇu
• Devas

FAQs

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

Righteous action gains moral and cosmic approval; when power is used in alignment with dharma (to protect and restore order), it is praised as divinely worthy.

What is the narrative situation?

After the destruction of Khara and Dūṣaṇa’s forces, the gods voice astonishment and admiration, then depart.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s self-mastery (viditātman), disciplined prowess, and competent execution—strength guided by inner clarity.