Shloka 3.30.4

खरवधः — The Slaying of Khara (Janasthana Battle Climax)

Devanagari script

यत्त्वयोक्तं विनष्टानामहमश्रुप्रमार्जनम्।राक्षसानां करोमीति मिथ्या तदपि ते वचः।।।।

Transliteration

mudā paramayā yuktā dṛṣṭvā rakṣo-gaṇān hatān | rāmaṃ caivāvyathaṃ dṛṣṭvā tutoṣa janakātmajā ||

Translation

Filled with the greatest joy, Janaka’s daughter was satisfied on seeing the bands of rākṣasas slain—and seeing Rāma himself unharmed.

Context

You said you will wipe the tears of the dead demons. (Now) those words have proved false.

Characters & Entities

• Sītā (Janakātmajā)
• Rāma
• Rākṣasas
• Janaka

FAQs

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

Dharma seeks the removal of fear for the righteous; joy arises when adharma is subdued and the protector remains safe to continue righteous duty.

What is the narrative situation?

Sītā observes the aftermath: the demon troops are destroyed and Rāma has not been injured.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sītā’s composed discernment—her happiness is tied not to violence itself, but to restored safety and dharmic order.