Shloka 28

अतिकायवधः

The Slaying of Atikāya

Devanagari script

तस्यासीद्वीर्यवान्पुत्रोरावणप्रतिमोरणे ।वृद्धसेवीश्रुतिधरस्सर्वास्त्रविदुषांवरः ।।।।

Transliteration

tasyāsīd vīryavān putro rāvaṇa-pratimo raṇe | vṛddha-sevī śrutidharaḥ sarvāstra-viduṣāṃ varaḥ ||

Translation

Người ấy sinh được một người con dũng mãnh, ra trận sánh ngang Rāvaṇa; kính phụng bậc trưởng thượng, ghi giữ điều đã nghe, và là bậc tối thắng trong hàng tinh thông mọi binh khí.

Word by Word

तस्यof him (Ravana)

आसीत्was

वीर्यवान्valiant

पुत्रःson

रावणप्रतिमःequal to Ravana

रणेin battle

वृद्धसेवीservant of elders

श्रुतिधरःlearned, retentive of scriptures

सर्वास्त्रविदुषाम्of all weapon-knowers

वरःthe best

Context

"To him was born a blessed son, valiant one, compeer of Ravana, who served elders, learned and well versed in sastras."

Characters & Entities

Ravana

FAQs

What is the core ethical principle (Dharma) in this verse?

Learning, service to elders, and mastery of skills are praised, but the epic’s Dharma teaching implies these virtues must be aligned with righteous ends.

What is the narrative situation?

Vibhishana describes Ravana’s son as brave, disciplined in learning, and highly trained in weaponry.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Respect for elders (vṛddha-sevā) and learning (śruta-dhāraṇā), alongside martial competence.