Shloka 3.69.12

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

Devanagari script

भयदामल्पसत्त्वानां बीभत्सां रौद्रदर्शनाम्।लम्बोदरीं तीक्ष्णदंष्ट्रां करालीं परुषत्वचम्।।।।भक्षयन्तीं मृगान्भीमान्विकटां मुक्तमूर्धजाम्।प्रैक्षेतां तौ ततस्तत्र भ्रातरौ रामलक्ष्मणौ।।।।

Transliteration

tau diśaṃ dakṣiṇāṃ gatvā śaracāpāsidhāriṇau |

aviprahatamaikṣvākau panthānaṃ pratipedatuḥ ||

Translation

Bearing arrows, bows, and swords, the two princes of Ikṣvāku went south and entered an untrodden path.

Context

Then the two brothers saw a fearful demoness who could strike terror in the mind of the timid, an uncouth figure with huge curved skins, with a big stomach, dishevelled hair, sharp and long teeth, devouring wild animals.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa
• Ikṣvāku

FAQs

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

Dharma here is disciplined perseverance in a righteous mission: the princes proceed with readiness and restraint, moving forward through hardship without abandoning their duty.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa travel southward through the forest and take an unfrequented route, setting the stage for encounters with dangers in the wilderness.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Courage joined to preparedness—moving into uncertainty while equipped and steady-minded.