Shloka 6.85.27

निकुम्भिला-यज्ञविघ्नः — Vibhishana’s Counsel and Lakshmana’s March to Nikumbhila

Devanagari script

अद्यैवतस्यरौद्रस्यशरीरंमामकाश्शराः ।विधमिष्यन्तिभित्त्वातंमहाचापगुणच्युताः ।।6.85.27।।

Transliteration

adyaiva tasya raudrasya śarīraṃ māmakāḥ śarāḥ |

vidhamiṣyanti bhittvā taṃ mahācāpa-guṇa-cyutāḥ ||6.85.27||

Translation

This very day, my arrows—released from the string of my mighty bow—will cleave that fierce one’s body, pierce him through, and strike him down.

Context

"Today loosed from my mighty bow, the arrows will split his fierce body and kill him."

Characters & Entities

• Lakṣmaṇa
• Rāma
• arrows (śara)
• great bow (mahācāpa)

FAQs

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

Dharma here is resolute protection of the righteous cause: Lakṣmaṇa commits himself to stopping a destructive enemy, using strength in service of justice rather than anger for its own sake.

What is the narrative situation?

Lakṣmaṇa declares to Rāma that he will immediately strike down the fierce foe (contextually, Rāvaṇa’s son engaged in dangerous rites/war-magic) and proceeds toward the confrontation.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Determination and disciplined valor—swift, purposeful action aligned with duty.