Ramayana — Yuddha Kanda, Sarga 22, Shloka 29
सागरप्रशमनम् / The Pacification of the Ocean and the Building of Nala’s Bridge
तमब्रवीत्तदारामःउद्यतोहिनदीपते ।अमोघोऽयंमहाबाणःकस्मिन् देशेनिपात्यताम् ।।।।
tam abravīt tadā rāmaḥ udyato hi nadīpate | amogho ’yaṃ mahābāṇaḥ kasmin deśe nipātyatām ||
அப்போது ராமன் நதிபதி சாகரனை நோக்கி— “இந்த மகாபாணம் ஏவப்பட்டுவிட்டது; இது அமோகமானது. இதை எந்த நாட்டில் வீழச் செய்ய வேண்டும்?” என்று கூறினான்.
Then Rama said, "O abode of Varuna, listen to me. In which location should I allow this unfailing mighty arrow to descend?"
FAQs
Even when power is justified, dharma demands restraint and proper targeting. Rāma seeks a lawful outlet so force does not become indiscriminate harm.
Rāma has prepared a devastating, unfailing arrow against the Ocean; once the Ocean yields, Rāma asks where the arrow should be redirected.
Measured justice: Rāma controls anger and converts threat into accountable action by asking for a suitable target.