Shloka 3.35.34

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

Devanagari script

स तेनैव प्रहर्षेण द्विगुणीकृतविक्रमः।अमृतानयनार्थं वै चकार मतिमान्मतिम्।।।।

Transliteration

ayojālāni nirmathya bhitvā ratnamayaṃ gṛham | mahendrabha­vanād guptam ājahārāmṛtaṃ tataḥ ||

Translation

Twisting apart the iron lattices and breaking into the gem-built chamber, he then secretly carried off the amṛta from Mahendra’s (Indra’s) palace.

Context

Quite happy, his energy redoubled, wise Garuda made up his mind to obtain nectar.

Characters & Entities

• Garuḍa
• Indra (Mahendra)
• amṛta (nectar)

FAQs

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

The verse raises tension between purpose and means: even a grand aim (amṛta) can involve forceful acts, prompting reflection on whether ends justify methods within dharmic thinking.

What is the narrative situation?

Garuḍa forcibly enters a guarded, jewel-like chamber in Indra’s domain and takes the amṛta.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Fearless efficacy and strategic secrecy—capability applied decisively to accomplish a chosen mission.