Shloka 6.79.36

मकराक्षवधः (The Slaying of Makarākṣa)

Devanagari script

च्छूलंनिहतंदृष्टवारामेणाक्लिष्टकर्मणा ।।।।साधुसावधितिभूतानिव्याहरन्तिनभोगताः ।

Transliteration

śūlaṁ nihataṁ dṛṣṭvā rāmeṇākliṣṭa-karmaṇā | sādhu sādhv iti bhūtāni vyāharanti nabho-gatāḥ ||

Translation

Seeing the pike destroyed by Rāma of tireless action, the beings in the sky cried out in praise, “Well done! Well done!”

Context

Seeing the unwearied action of Raghava in destroying the pike, the beings in the sky praised him saying," well done, well done."

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• nabhogataḥ bhūtāni (celestial beings)
• śūla (pike)

FAQs

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

Righteous action earns moral recognition: dharmic courage and restraint are affirmed by impartial witnesses (the celestial beings), reinforcing Satya—truthful discernment of merit.

What is the narrative situation?

After the weapon is neutralized, heavenly beings publicly applaud Rāma’s feat.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Akliṣṭa-karma (untiring resolve): sustained effort in service of duty.