Shloka 6.79.15

मकराक्षवधः (The Slaying of Makarākṣa)

Devanagari script

बहुनात्रकिमुक्तेनशृणुराम वचोमम ।पश्यन्तुसकलालोकास्त्वा, मांचैवरणाजिरे ।।।।

Transliteration

bahunātra kim uktēna śṛṇu rāma vaco mama |

paśyantu sakalā lokās tvāṃ māṃ caiva raṇājire ||

Translation

Why speak at length? Hear my words, Rāma: let all the worlds behold—here on the battlefield—you and me.

Context

"Rama, why talk so much? Listen to my words. Let people in all worldssee you and me in the battlefield."

Characters & Entities

• Makarākṣa
• Rāma
• raṇājira (battlefield)
• lokāḥ (the worlds)

FAQs

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

Calling the “worlds” as witnesses underscores accountability: deeds, especially in war, should withstand public moral scrutiny—an implicit appeal to satya (truth) and responsibility.

What is the narrative situation?

Makarākṣa ends his taunts and invites a decisive confrontation, declaring that all will witness their battle.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Desire for an open, witnessed contest (though still driven by hostility).