Shloka 1.30.21

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

Devanagari script

सङ्गृह्यास्त्रं ततो रामो दिव्यमाग्नेयमद्भुतम्।सुबाहूरसि चिक्षेप सविद्ध: प्रापतद्भुवि।।।।

Transliteration

saṅgṛhyāstraṃ tato rāmo divyam āgneyam adbhutam | subāhūrasi cikṣepa sa viddhaḥ prāpatad bhuvi ||

Translation

Then Rāma took up the wondrous, celestial Āgneya weapon and hurled it into Subāhu’s chest; struck down, Subāhu fell upon the ground.

Context

Then Rama took hold of the celestial, marvellous Agneya weapon and hurled it into the chest of Subahu. Struck, Subahuhe fell down on the ground.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Āgneyāstra (Āgneya weapon)
• Subāhu

FAQs

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

Rāma exercises righteous force to protect a sacred rite: violence is shown as duty-bound (kṣātra-dharma) when used to defend yajña and the vulnerable from unjust aggression.

What is the narrative situation?

During Viśvāmitra’s sacrifice at Siddhāśrama, the rākṣasas attack; Rāma counters by deploying the Āgneyāstra against Subāhu.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s vigilance and disciplined competence—he acts decisively with divine weapons in service of a higher moral purpose.