Shloka 5

अतिकायवधः

The Slaying of Atikāya

Devanagari script

स विस्फार्यमहाचापंकिरीटीमृष्टकुण्डलः ।नामविश्रावयामासननाद च महास्वनम् ।।।।

Transliteration

sa visphārya mahācāpaṃ kirīṭī mṛṣṭakuṇḍalaḥ | nāma viśrāvayāmāsa nanāda ca mahāsvanam ||

Translation

Đầu đội vương miện, tai đeo khuyên sáng bóng, ngài giương bật cây đại cung, xướng lớn danh hiệu của mình, rồi gầm lên một tiếng vang trời.

Word by Word

सःhe

विस्फार्यhaving twanged

महाचापम्great bow

किरीटीcrowned

मृष्टकुण्डलःwith polished earrings

नाम(his) name

विश्रावयामासproclaimed/made heard

ननादroared

चand

महास्वनम्a great sound

Context

Then the extraordinarily energetic and powerful son of Rakshasa king was in turn frightened at the sound of Saumithri's bow and was astonished.

Characters & Entities

Atikāya (implied by episode context)

bow

FAQs

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

The verse sets up the contrast between mere self-assertion (boasting) and true dharma-based valor; it implies that loud proclamation is not itself righteousness—conduct and purpose determine ethical worth.

What is the narrative situation?

Atikāya (in this episode) publicly announces himself, twangs his bow, and roars to intimidate opponents and initiate combat.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

It foregrounds martial confidence and intimidation; as a foil, it prepares for Lakṣmaṇa’s disciplined, duty-bound response.