Shloka 3.4.31

विराधवधः — The Slaying (Burial) of Viradha

Devanagari script

तदेव रामेण निशम्य भाषितं कृता मतिस्तस्य बिलप्रवेशने।बिलं च रामेणातिबलेन रक्षसा प्रवेश्यमानेन वनं विनादितम्।।।।

Transliteration

tasya raudrasya saumitriḥ savyaṃ bāhuṃ babhañja ha | rāmas tu dakṣiṇaṃ bāhuṃ tarasā tasya rakṣasaḥ ||

Translation

Saumitrī shattered the dreadful rākṣasa’s left arm, and Rāma, with swift force, broke his right.

Context

While Rama, who had made up his mind after hearing him, was putting the mighty demon in the pit, the forest rang with his roar.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa (Saumitri)
• Virādha (rākṣasa)

FAQs

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

Firm resistance to wrongdoing: dharma may require forceful restraint of a violent offender to protect the vulnerable.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa physically disable Virādha to stop him from carrying off Sītā.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Coordinated bravery and competence in battle.