Shloka 21
मारीचवधः — The Slaying of Maricha
Golden Deer Deception
तं दृष्ट्वा पतितं भूमौ राक्षसं घोरदर्शनम्।।।।रामो रुधिरसिक्ताङ्गं चेष्टमानं महीतले।जगाम मनसा सीतां लक्ष्मणस्य वचस्स्मरन्।।।।
taṃ dṛṣṭvā patitaṃ bhūmau rākṣasaṃ ghoradarśanam |
rāmo rudhirasiktāṅgaṃ ceṣṭamānaṃ mahītale |
jagāma manasā sītāṃ lakṣmaṇasya vacaḥ smaran ||
ครั้นเห็นยักษ์รากษสผู้มีรูปน่ากลัวล้มลงบนพื้น เลือดชโลมกายและยังดิ้นอยู่บนแผ่นดิน พระราม—ระลึกถ้อยคำของพระลักษมณะ—ก็หันจิตไปหาพระสีตาในทันใด
Struck in the vital part by Rama's matchless dart, Maricha gave up the form of the deer and assumed his huge body of the demon.
FAQs
Heeding wise counsel: dharma includes listening to prudent advice (Lakṣmaṇa’s warning) and acting with protective concern for dependents (Sītā).
After seeing Mārīca’s true form on the ground, Rāma recalls Lakṣmaṇa’s earlier caution and immediately worries for Sītā.
Responsibility and foresight: Rāma’s mind turns to Sītā’s safety, showing guardianship and moral attentiveness beyond mere victory.