Shloka 3.64.66

गोदावरीतटे सीतान्वेषणम् — The Search for Sītā at the Godāvarī

Devanagari script

आकर्णपूर्णैरिषुभिर्जीवलोकं दुरावरैः।करिष्ये मैथिलीहेतोरपिशाचमराक्षसम्।।।।

Transliteration

ākarṇa-pūrṇair iṣubhir jīva-lokaṃ durāvaraiḥ | kariṣye maithilī-hetoḥ apiśācam arākṣasam ||

Translation

For Maithilī’s sake, with irresistible arrows drawn back to the ear, I will make this world of living beings free of piśācas and rākṣasas.

Context

For the sake of Maithili I will render this world devoid of goblins and demons with my irresistible arrows pulled up to my ears.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Lakshmana
• Maithili (Sita)
• piśāca
• rākṣasa
• iṣu (arrows)

FAQs

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

Dharma here is framed as protecting the innocent and removing predatory forces (piśācas/rākṣasas) that violate social and cosmic order.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma, in grief and rage after Sītā’s kidnapping, vows a sweeping purge of demonic forces to restore order and recover her.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Resolute determination (dṛḍha-saṅkalpa) in defense of justice, though expressed in extreme, destructive language.