Shloka 4.39.7

वानरसेनामिलनम् / The Mustering of the Vanara Hosts

Devanagari script

न चिरात्तं हनिष्यामि रावणं निशितैश्शरैः।पौलोम्याः पितरं दृप्तं शतक्रतुरिवाऽहवे।।4.39.7।।

Transliteration

na cirāt taṃ haniṣyāmi rāvaṇaṃ niśitaiḥ śaraiḥ | paulomyāḥ pitaraṃ dṛptaṃ śatakratur ivāhave || 4.39.7 ||

Translation

Before long I shall slay that Rāvaṇa with keen arrows—just as Śatakratu (Indra) in battle struck down the arrogant father of Paulomī.

Context

'I will kill Ravana with my sharp arrows just as Indra, (who had done a hundred sacrifices) killed the proud father of Poulomi.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Ravana
• Indra (Śatakratu)
• Paulomī

FAQs

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

Rāma affirms righteous kingship and kṣatriya-dharma: protecting the innocent and punishing adharma (here embodied by Rāvaṇa) through a firm, truthful resolve.

What is the narrative situation?

After alliance with Sugrīva, Rāma expresses unwavering determination that he will soon defeat Rāvaṇa; the comparison to Indra underscores certainty and legitimacy of the act.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Satya (truthfulness) expressed as steadfast commitment, and vīrya (courage) shown through readiness to confront evil without delay.