Shloka 3.69.11

अयोमुखी-दर्शनम् तथा कबन्ध-प्रवेशः (Ayomukhi Encounter and the ظهور of Kabandha)

Devanagari script

आसाद्य तौ नरव्याघ्रौ दर्यास्तस्याविदूरतः।ददृशाते महारूपां राक्षसीं विकृताननाम्।।।।

Transliteration

āsādya tau naravyāghrau daryās tasyā avidūrataḥ |

dadṛśāte mahārūpāṃ rākṣasīṃ vikṛtānanām ||

Translation

Reaching the cave, those two tiger-like men saw, not far from it, a rākṣasī of enormous size, her face grotesquely disfigured.

Context

Both the princes,the best among men, reached the cave and saw a huge demoness with a disfigured face not far from the cave.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa
• Cave (darī)
• Rākṣasī (demoness)

FAQs

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

Dharma requires vigilance: encountering threatening forces is part of the righteous path, and discernment precedes action.

What is the narrative situation?

At the cave’s vicinity, Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa come upon a gigantic, terrifying demoness.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Alertness and courage in confronting obstacles during a righteous mission.