Shloka 2.78.13

अष्टसप्ततितमः सर्गः — Śatrughna’s Fury and Bharata’s Restraint (Mantharā Episode)

Devanagari script

तत स्सुभृशसन्तप्तस्तस्या स्सर्व स्सखीजनः।क्रुद्धमाज्ञाय शत्रुघ्नं विपलायत सर्वशः।।।।

Transliteration

tataḥ subhṛśa-santaptaḥ tasyāḥ sarvaḥ sakhījanaḥ | kruddham ājñāya śatrughnaṃ vipalāyata sarvaśaḥ ||

Translation

Then all her companions, greatly distressed, realizing that Śatrughna was enraged, fled away in every direction.

Context

Perceiving the enraged Satrughna all her companions shook in terror and fled in different directions.

Characters & Entities

• Śatrughna
• Mantharā (implied by tasyāḥ)
• sakhījana (companions)

FAQs

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

Unchecked anger creates fear and disorder; dharma in governance and family life requires composure so that justice does not become intimidation.

What is the narrative situation?

Mantharā’s companions see Śatrughna’s rage and scatter to escape harm.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Not a virtue but a cautionary trait: the intimidating force of wrath, showing how power without restraint destabilizes those nearby.