Shloka 1.30.16

सिद्धाश्रम-यज्ञरक्षणम् — Protection of Viśvāmitra’s Sacrifice at Siddhāśrama

Devanagari script

मानवं परमोदारमस्त्रं परमभास्वरम्।चिक्षेप परमक्रुद्धो मारीचोरसि राघव:।।।।

Transliteration

mānavaṃ paramodāram astraṃ paramabhāsvaram | cikṣepa paramakruddho mārīcorasi rāghavaḥ ||

Translation

Enraged, Rāghava hurled the supremely potent, brilliantly radiant Mānava weapon into Mārīca’s chest.

Context

The inflamed Rama hurled the highly powerful and effulgent Manavaastra on the chest of Maricha.

Characters & Entities

• Rāghava (Rāma)
• Mārīca
• Mānava-astra

FAQs

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

The verse presents dharmic enforcement: righteous power is applied precisely against the wrongdoer to stop harm to sacred and communal life.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma launches the Mānava weapon directly at Mārīca, beginning the decisive repulsion of the sacrilege.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Controlled might: even in anger, Rāma’s action is purposeful—aimed at ending adharma rather than indulging cruelty.