Shloka 3.34.6

आरण्यकाण्डे चतुस्त्रिंशः सर्गः — Śūrpaṇakhā Reports to Rāvaṇa; Rāma’s Might and Sītā’s Description

Devanagari script

शक्रचापनिभं चापं विकृष्य कनकाङ्गदम्।दीप्तान् क्षिपति नाराचान्सर्पानिव महाविषान्।।।।

Transliteration

śakracāpanibhaṃ cāpaṃ vikṛṣya kanakāṅgadaḥ | dīptān kṣipati nārācān sarpān iva mahāviṣān ||

Translation

Wearing golden armlets, he draws a bow like Śakra’s and shoots blazing nārāca arrows—like serpents of deadly venom.

Context

His bow resembles Indra's, He is adorned with gold bands. Drawing the bow, he releases glittering arrows like highly poisonous snakes.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Indra (Śakra)
• Bow (cāpa)
• Nārāca arrows
• Golden armlets (kanakāṅgada)

FAQs

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

It points to kṣatriya-dharma: power and weapons are meant for protection and decisive action against wrongdoing.

What is the narrative situation?

Śūrpaṇakhā emphasizes Rāma’s formidable archery to dissuade or caution Rāvaṇa.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Valor and competence—Rāma’s mastery of arms used with decisive effectiveness.