Shloka 5.67.11

अभिज्ञानवृत्तान्त-प्रत्यायनम् (Token of Recognition and the Crow–Brahmāstra Episode)

Devanagari script

ततस्तस्मिन्महाबाहो कोपसंवर्तितेक्षणः।वायसे त्वं कृथाः क्रूरां मतिं मतिमतां वर।।।।

Transliteration

tatas tasmin mahābāho kopasaṃvartitekṣaṇaḥ |

vāyase tvaṃ kṛthāḥ krūrāṃ matiṃ matimatāṃ vara ||

Translation

Then, O mighty-armed one—your eyes tightened with anger—you formed a harsh resolve against that crow, O best among the discerning.

Context

'O long-armed, wise and revered Rama, then in anguish you took a cruel decision'.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• the crow (vāyasaḥ)

FAQs

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

Dharma includes protective severity: when wrongdoing occurs, a ruler/guardian may adopt firm measures to uphold justice—yet the later narrative tests proportionality and restraint.

What is the narrative situation?

In the crow episode being narrated, Rama reacts with anger and decides to punish the offender.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Protective resolve—Rama’s readiness to defend Sita and uphold moral order.