Shloka 3.35.33

मारीचाश्रमगमनम् (Ravana’s Journey to Maricha’s Hermitage)

Devanagari script

एकपादेन धर्मात्मा भक्षयित्वा तदामिषम्।।3.35.32।।निषादविषयं हत्वा शाखया पतगोत्तमः।प्रहर्षमतुलं लेभे मोक्षयित्वा महामुनीन्।।3.35.33।।

Transliteration

sa tenaiva praharṣeṇa dviguṇīkṛtavikramaḥ | amṛtānayanārthaṃ vai cakāra matimān matim ||

Translation

Buoyed by that very joy, his prowess redoubled; the wise one resolved to bring back amṛta, the nectar of immortality.

Context

Righteous Garuda, the best among the birds, stood on one foot and ate the flesh (of elephant and tortoise) and with the branch of the tree, destroyed the settlement of the demons. Over the destruction of the demons and deliverance of the great seers he felt immeasurable happiness.

Characters & Entities

• Garuḍa
• amṛta (nectar)

FAQs

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

Right action strengthens inner resolve; dharmic joy becomes a catalyst for disciplined purpose rather than indulgence.

What is the narrative situation?

After rescuing the sages and destroying the threat, Garuḍa decides to proceed toward obtaining amṛta.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Determination guided by intelligence (mati) and energized by righteous success.