Shloka 14
विराधप्रश्नोत्तर-युद्धम्
Viradha’s Challenge and the Clash in Dandaka
स विद्धो न्यस्य वैदेहीं शूलमुद्यम्य राक्षसः।अभ्यद्रवत्सुसङ्कृद्धस्तदा रामं सलक्ष्मणम्।।3.3.14।।
sa viddho nyasya vaidehīṃ śūlam udyamya rākṣasaḥ | abhyadravat susaṅkṛddhas tadā rāmaṃ sa-lakṣmaṇam ||3.3.14||
വേദനയേറ്റ രാക്ഷസൻ വൈദേഹിയെ വശത്താക്കി; പിന്നെ ശൂലം ഉയർത്തി, അത്യന്തം ക്രോധത്തോടെ, അപ്പോൾ രാമനോടും ലക്ഷ്മണനോടും നേരെ പാഞ്ഞുവന്നു।
The demon who produced a great noise with his wide open mouth resembled the god of death. He lifted a sharp spike that looked like Indra's banner.
FAQs
Dharma is seen in prioritizing protection of the vulnerable: the conflict centers on safeguarding Sītā while facing aggression.
After being wounded, the demon releases Sītā, arms himself with a spear, and charges at Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa.
Protective responsibility (rakṣaṇa-dharma) is emphasized—Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa stand as guardians while the aggressor abandons restraint.