Shloka 3.30.9

खरवधः — The Slaying of Khara (Janasthana Battle Climax)

Devanagari script

जनस्थाने हतस्थाने तव राक्षस मच्छरैः।निर्भया विचरिष्यन्ति सर्वतो मुनयो वने।।।।

Transliteration

janasthāne hata-sthāne tava rākṣasa maccharaiḥ |

nirbhayā vicariṣyanti sarvato munayo vane ||

Translation

O rakshasa, when your stronghold at Janasthana is destroyed by my arrows, the sages will roam everywhere in the forest, free from fear.

Context

O demon, when my arrows destroy your hold over Janasthana the sages will move freely without fear all over this forest.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Janasthana
• Sages (munayaḥ)
• Forest (vana)

FAQs

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

Legitimate force is justified when used to remove oppression and protect those devoted to truth and austerity. Dharma here is measured by the restoration of fearlessness for the righteous.

What is the narrative situation?

Rama foretells the fall of the rakshasa base at Janasthana and the resulting freedom of movement for forest-dwelling sages.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Courage aligned with duty: Rama’s valor is directed toward safeguarding spiritual life and public safety.