Shloka 6.95.14

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

Devanagari script

चतुर्धशसहस्राणिरक्षसांभीमकर्मणाम् ।निहतानिजनस्थानेशरैरग्निशिखोपमैः ।।।।

Transliteration

caturdaśa sahasrāṇi rakṣasāṁ bhīmakarmaṇām |

nihatāni janasthāne śarair agniśikhopamaiḥ ||6.95.14||

Translation

At Janasthāna, fourteen thousand rākṣasas of dreadful deeds were destroyed by his arrows, like tongues of fire.

Context

" At Janasthana fourteen thousand Rakshasas have been destroyed with his arrows like peaks of fire."

Characters & Entities

• Janasthāna
• rākṣasas
• Rāma (implied by “his arrows”)

FAQs

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

When violent wrongdoers mass against the righteous, dharma empowers decisive action to restore moral order.

What is the narrative situation?

The speaker cites Janasthāna as historical evidence of Rāma’s capability to annihilate rākṣasa forces.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s strength guided by purpose—power used to counter terror and protect dharma.