Shloka 2
खरवधः — The Slaying of Khara
Janasthana Battle Climax
एतत्ते बलसर्वस्वं दर्शितं राक्षसाधम।शक्तिहीनतरो मत्तो वृथा त्वमवगर्जसि।।।।
etat te balasarvasvaṃ darśitaṃ rākṣasādhama | śaktihīnataro matto vṛthā tvam avagarjasi ||
एतत्ते बलसर्वस्वं प्रदर्शितं राक्षसाधम। मत्तोऽपि शक्तिहीनस्त्वं वृथा त्वमवगर्जसि॥
O lowly demon, you have already exhibited all your strength. Inferior to me in energy, you are needlessly roaring.
FAQs
The verse contrasts truthful assessment with empty intimidation: dharma values reality-aligned speech (satya) and the refusal to be shaken by noisy threats. It also frames the aggressor’s roaring as futile when opposed by rightful strength.
In the midst of battle, Rama verbally rebukes Khara, dismissing his displays of force and threats.
Rama’s fearlessness and clarity—he speaks from steadiness and confidence, not panic.