Shloka 3.30.5

खरवधः — The Slaying of Khara (Janasthana Battle Climax)

Devanagari script

नीचस्य क्षुद्रशीलस्य मिथ्यावृत्तस्य रक्षसः।प्राणानहं हरिष्यामि गरुत्मानमृतं यथा।।।।

Transliteration

nīcasya kṣudra-śīlasya mithyā-vṛttasya rakṣasaḥ | prāṇān ahaṃ hariṣyāmi garutmān amṛtaṃ yathā ||

Translation

I will take the life of this rākṣasa—base, petty-natured, and given to false ways—just as Garuḍa once carried off the nectar.

Context

You are mean. You have false pride. You are of low behaviour. I shall take away your life, O demon,, Just as Garuda carried off the nectar.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Rākṣasa
• Garuḍa
• Amṛta

FAQs

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

The verse frames lethal force as dharmic when directed against persistent adharma—those who deceive and prey on others—so that protection and order may be restored.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma declares his intent to end the rākṣasa’s life, using the Garuḍa–amṛta episode as a forceful analogy for decisive taking.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s resolve and righteous indignation against falsehood and cruelty.