Shloka 30
दूषणवधः
The Slaying of Dūṣaṇa and the Rout of Khara’s Host
ते रुक्मपुङ्खा विशिखास्सधूमा इव पावकाः।निजघ्नुस्तानि रक्षांसि वज्रा इव महाद्रुमान्।।।।
te rukma-puṅkhā viśikhāḥ sa-dhūmā iva pāvakāḥ |
nijaghnuḥ tāni rakṣāṃsi vajrā iva mahā-drumān ||
ಚಿನ್ನದ ರೆಕ್ಕೆಗಳಿದ್ದ ಆ ಬಾಣಗಳು ಧೂಮಾವೃತ ಅಗ್ನಿಯಂತೆ ಕಾಣುತ್ತಿದ್ದವು; ಅವು ಆ ರಾಕ್ಷಸರನ್ನು ವಜ್ರವು ಮಹಾವೃಕ್ಷಗಳನ್ನು ಒಡೆಯುವಂತೆ ಚೂರಾಗಿ ಮಾಡಿತು.
Having spoken thus, angry Khara ran towards Rama. Syenagami, Pruthugriva, Yajnasatru, Vihanga, Durjaya, Karaveeraksha, Parusha, Kalakarmuka, Meghamali, Mahamali, Sarpasya, Rudhirasanaall these twelve valiant army chiefs along with their forces rushed towards Rama, releasing the sharpest arrows at him.
FAQs
The verse reinforces dharma as protective power: when wielded by the righteous, force becomes a purifying, threat-removing instrument rather than predation.
The narration describes the devastating effect of Rāma’s volleys upon the rākṣasa forces using vivid similes (fire and thunderbolt).
Rāma’s formidable prowess under moral purpose—strength aligned with the task of restoring order.