Shloka 3.30.39

खरवधः — The Slaying of Khara (Janasthana Battle Climax)

Devanagari script

तं दृष्ट्वा शत्रुहन्तारं महर्षीणां सुखावहम्।बभूव हृष्टा वैदेही भर्तारं परिषस्वजे।।।।

Transliteration

taṃ dṛṣṭvā śatru-hantāraṃ maharṣīṇāṃ sukhāvaham | babhūva hṛṣṭā vaidehī bhartāraṃ pariṣasvaje ||

Translation

Seeing him—the slayer of foes and the bringer of safety and joy to the great ṛṣis—Vaidehī rejoiced and embraced her husband.

Context

On seeing Rama killing the enemies of the great sages for their happiness Sita felt glad and embraced her husband.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Sītā (Vaidehī)
• Maharṣis

FAQs

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

Dharma is expressed as gratitude and recognition of righteous protection—Sītā honors the moral purpose of Rāma’s victory (relief for the sages).

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma returns after defeating the rākṣasas; Sītā sees him and embraces him in relief and joy.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sītā’s loyal affection and her clear appreciation of dharma-driven action.