Shloka 6.95.13

युद्धकाण्डे पञ्चनवतितमः सर्गः (Sarga 95: Lamentation in Laṅkā and the Causal Chain of Enmity)

Devanagari script

वैदेहींप्रार्थयानंतंविराधंप्रेक्षयराक्षसम् ।हतमेकेनरामेणपर्याप्तंतन्निदर्शनम् ।।।।

Transliteration

vaidehīṁ prārthayānaṁ taṁ virādhaṁ prekṣya rākṣasam |

hatam ekena rāmeṇa paryāptaṁ tannidarśanam ||6.95.13||

Translation

Seeing the rākṣasa Virādha pursuing Vaidehī, Rāma slew him single-handed; that alone is proof enough of his might.

Context

"On perceiving that Viradha solicitous of Vaidehi, the Rakshasa was killed by Rama with one arrow. That is sufficient proof (of Rama's valour)."

Characters & Entities

• Vaidehī (Sītā)
• Virādha
• Rāma
• rākṣasa

FAQs

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

Dharma requires protecting the vulnerable; predatory intent toward the innocent invites rightful punishment.

What is the narrative situation?

An example is cited from the forest episodes: Virādha’s aggression toward Sītā ended in his death at Rāma’s hands.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s protective courage and swift justice against those who threaten Sītā.