Shloka 3.34.7

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

Devanagari script

नाददानं शरान्घोरान्नमुञ्चन्तं शिलीमुखान्।न कार्मुकं विकर्षन्तं रामं पश्यामि संयुगे।।।।

Transliteration

nādadānaṃ śarān ghorān na muñcantaṃ śilīmukhān | na kārmukaṃ vikarṣantaṃ rāmaṃ paśyāmi saṃyuge ||

Translation

In battle I did not see Rāma pause—neither in taking up dreadful arrows, nor in releasing the śilīmukhas, nor in drawing the bow; his action was unbroken.

Context

I could not see Rama in the dreadful war while he was pulling an arrow from the quiver, aiming the dart, and drawing the bow-string.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Bow (kārmuka)
• Śilīmukha arrows

FAQs

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

Dharma as steadfast performance of duty: when protection is required, hesitation can enable harm; disciplined action prevents greater adharma.

What is the narrative situation?

Śūrpaṇakhā conveys that Rāma’s archery was continuous and overwhelming, leaving no interval for the enemy.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Single-pointed concentration (focus) and unwavering resolve in action.