Shloka 3.4.28

विराधवधः — The Slaying (Burial) of Viradha

Devanagari script

तमाहवे दारुणमाशुविक्रमौ स्थिरावुभौ संयति रामलक्ष्मणौ।मुदान्वितौ चिक्षिपतुर्भयावहं नदन्तमुत्क्षिप्य बिले तु राक्षसम्।।।।

Transliteration

tam āhave dāruṇam āśuvikramau sthirāv ubhau saṃyati rāmalakṣmaṇau |

mudānvitaū cikṣipatur bhayāvahaṃ nadantam utkṣipya bile tu rākṣasam ||

Translation

Steady in battle and swift in deed, Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa—both unwavering in the fray—lifted with grim joy that fearsome rākṣasa, roaring in combat, and hurled him into the pit.

Context

Rama and Lakshmana, stable and firm, brave and quick, together lifted the body of Viradha who was fierce in battle and roaring and forcibly threw it into the pit with joy.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa
• Virādha
• pit (bila/śvabhra)

FAQs

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

Kṣātra-dharma: rulers/warriors must protect society by confronting violent forces firmly and effectively.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa physically lift Virādha and throw him into the pit, bringing the struggle to its conclusion.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Courage and coordination: the brothers act together with steadiness and speed under pressure.