Shloka 1.30.22

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

Devanagari script

शेषान् वायव्यमादाय निजघान महायशा:।राघव: परमोदारो मुनीनां मुदमावहन्।।।।

Transliteration

śeṣān vāyavyam ādāya nijaghāna mahāyaśāḥ | rāghavaḥ paramodāro munīnāṃ mudam āvahan ||

Translation

Then the illustrious Rāghava, noble and generous, took up the Vāyavya weapon and struck down the remaining rākṣasas, bringing joy to the sages.

Context

Illustrious and highly generous Rama killed the remaining rakshasas with the Vayavya weapon to the delight of the ascetics.

Characters & Entities

• Rāghava (Rāma)
• Vāyavyāstra (Vāyavya weapon)
• Munis (sages/ascetics)
• Rākṣasas

FAQs

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

Dharma is fulfilled by completing one’s protective responsibility thoroughly—removing the threat so that sacred practice and peaceful life can continue.

What is the narrative situation?

After Subāhu is felled, Rāma finishes the defense by eliminating the remaining attackers using the Vāyavya weapon.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Generosity and public-spiritedness (paramodāratā): Rāma’s strength is directed toward the welfare of the sages rather than personal gain.