Shloka 6.30.28

शार्दूलचरवृत्तान्तः (Saardula’s Spy-Report on Rama’s Camp and the Vanara Host)

Devanagari script

पुत्त्रोदशरथस्यैषसिंहसंहनोयुवा ।दूषणोनिहतोयेनखरश्चत्रिशिरास्तथा ।।6.30.28।।

Transliteration

putro daśarathasyaiṣa siṃhasaṃhanano yuvā |

dūṣaṇo nihato yena kharaśca triśirāstathā ||

Translation

This young man, lion-built in frame, is the son of Daśaratha. It was he who slew Dūṣaṇa, and likewise Khara and Triśiras.

Context

"That young one whose build is like a lion is Dasaratha's son who slayed Dushana, even Khara, like wise Trisira."

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Dasharatha
• Dushana
• Khara
• Trishiras

FAQs

Who is described as 'Simhasamhanana' in this verse?

Rama, the son of Dasharatha, is described as having a physique built like a lion (Simhasamhanana).

What past heroic deeds are recalled by the speaker here?

The speaker recalls Rama's victory in the Dandaka forest, specifically the slaying of the demons Dushana, Khara, and Trishiras.