Shloka 1.26.15

ताटकावधः (The Slaying of Tāṭakā)

Devanagari script

उद्धून्वाना रजो घोरं ताटका राघवावुभौ।रजोमोहेन महता मुहूर्तं सा व्यमोहयत्।।1.26.15।।

Transliteration

uddhūnvānā rajo ghoraṃ tāṭakā rāghavāv ubhau | rajomohena mahatā muhūrtaṃ sā vyamohayat ||1.26.15||

Translation

Whirling up a dreadful cloud of dust, Tāṭakā bewildered both Rāghavas for a brief moment with that great dust-born delusion.

Context

Tataka raising a cloud of frightening dust left the descendants of Raghu bewildered quite for a moment.

Characters & Entities

• Tāṭakā
• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa
• Rāghava

FAQs

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

Dharma is tested by confusion and fear; righteousness must remain steady even when adharma uses deceptive means.

What is the narrative situation?

Tāṭakā attempts to gain advantage by raising dust to disorient Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

The implied virtue is steadfastness—warriors aligned with dharma must recover composure quickly despite bewilderment.