Shloka 6.94.38

रावणस्य सभाप्रवेशः — रामस्य शरवृष्ट्या राक्षससेनाविनाशः (Ravana Enters Council; Rama’s Arrow-Storm Destroys the Rakshasa Host)

Devanagari script

अब्रवीच्छतदारामःसुग्रीवंप्रत्यनन्तरम् ।विभीषणं च धर्मात्माहनूमन्तं च वानरम् ।।6.94.37।।जाम्बवन्तंहरिश्रेष्ठंमैन्दंद्विविदमेव च ।एतदस्त्रबलंदिव्यंममवात्ऱ्यम्बकस्यवा ।।6.94.38।।

Transliteration

atha vāhaṃ śarais tīkṣṇair bhinna-gātraṃ mahāhave |

bhavadbhiḥ śvo nihantāsmi rāmaṃ lokasya paśyataḥ ||

Translation

“Or else, once you have pierced his limbs with sharp arrows in this great battle, tomorrow—before the world’s very eyes—I will kill Rama.”

Context

Then righteous Sri Rama said to nearby Sugriva, Vibheeshana, Hanuman, Jambavan and leaders of Vanaras like Mainda, Dwivida, that the power of these arrows are in him and Lord Siva only.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Rāvaṇa

FAQs

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

It underscores how pride and violent intent (adharmic resolve) stand opposed to Dharma; the narrative invites reflection on restraint, humility, and righteous conduct.

What is the narrative situation?

The rākṣasa leader threatens to kill Rāma publicly after his troops first wound him.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

By contrast, Rāma’s composure and moral authority are emphasized—his enemy seeks ‘spectacle’ because Rāma’s righteousness commands universal attention.