Shloka 3.4.19

विराधवधः — The Slaying (Burial) of Viradha

Devanagari script

तव प्रसादान्मुक्तोऽहमिहशापात्सुदारुणात्।भुवनं स्वं गमिष्यामि स्वस्ति वोऽस्तु परन्तप।।।।

Transliteration

tava prasādān mukto 'ham iha śāpāt sudāruṇāt |

bhuvanaṃ svaṃ gamiṣyāmi svasti vo 'stu parantapa ||

Translation

By your grace I am freed here from this most dreadful curse. I shall go to my own abode; may well-being be yours, O scorcher of foes.

Context

O scorcher of enemies! by your grace I am rid of the curse. Delivered from my dreadful form, I will now go to my world. May both of you fare well.

Characters & Entities

• Virādha/Tumburu
• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa (implied)
• curse (śāpa)
• own abode (bhuvana)

FAQs

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

A dharmic act can yield healing outcomes even for the fallen; gratitude and blessing acknowledge the moral power of righteous conduct.

What is the narrative situation?

Virādha declares release from the curse through Rāma’s intervention and offers a farewell benediction to Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Gratitude and truthfulness—Virādha openly credits Rāma as the cause of his liberation and departs with goodwill.