Shloka 6.79.23

मकराक्षवधः (The Slaying of Makarākṣa)

Devanagari script

तद्युद्धमभवत्तत्रसमेत्यान्योन्यमोजसा ।खरराक्षसपुत्रस्यसूनोर्धशरथस्य च ।।।।

Transliteration

tad yuddham abhavat tatra sametyānyonyam ojasā |

khara-rākṣasa-putrasya sūnor daśarathasya ca ||

Translation

There, when they met face to face, a fierce combat arose with mighty force between the son of Khara, the rākṣasa, and the son of Daśaratha.

Context

On meeting one another between Khara's son and Dasharatha's son a fierce comb at happened.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Daśaratha
• Khara
• Makarākṣa

FAQs

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

The verse frames battle as a direct encounter of lineages and choices: nobility is measured by adherence to dharma, not merely by birth.

What is the narrative situation?

The duel formally intensifies as the two principal fighters close in and engage at full force.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Valor (vīrya) and steadfastness in confronting adharma directly.