Shambuka (Sanskrit: शम्बूक, IAST: śambūka) is a character in some editions of the Ramayana. Some say that the character and his story are an interpolation which is not found in the original Valmiki Ramayana but in a later addition called Uttara Kanda. [1][2][disputed – discuss]

Jul 8, 2021 · One of the most controversial questions about Lord Rama is “Why did Lord Rama kill Shambuka?” There are many speculations about it that range from the authenticity of the …

Jan 24, 2017 · The part of Ramayana that talks of Shambuka is considered by most scholars as an interpolation. Most probably Valmiki never wrote that story. However, Rama’s action is justified. Shambuka was doing Tapas in order to conquer lower heaven. Rama killed Shambuka to stop him from conquering lower heaven and not because he was a shudra.

Feb 25, 2019 · What is the Story of Shambuka Vadha by Rama (Rama killing Shambuka)? Padma Purana mentions the story of Shambuka Vadha as a conversation between Bhisma and Pulastya.

Sep 7, 2021 · That is why Rama did not inflict on Shambuka a lesser punishment. The idea is that, Rama is only the upholder of Dharma and has no personal hatred to anyone. But the Dharma, Sanatana Dharma, is the one that is at fault. In essence, Hinduism itself is rotten in allowing Shambuka to die.

Sep 28, 2020 · This page is entitled “shambuka is slain by rama” and represents Chapter 76 of the Uttara-kanda of the Ramayana (English translation by Hari Prasad Shastri). The Ramayana narrates the legend of Rama and Sita and her abduction by Ravana, the king of Lanka. It contains 24,000 verses divided into seven sections [viz., Uttara-kanda].

Know that I am a Shudra and my name is Shambuka.' As he was yet speaking, Raghava [Rama], drawing his brilliant and stainless sword from its scabbard, cut off his head. The Shudra being slain, all the Gods and their leaders with Agni's followers, cried out, 'Well done!

Read the tale of Shambuka Vadh, Rama's pursuit of dharma led to the fateful encounter, restoring cosmic equilibrium and upholding righteousness.

Apr 7, 2025 · Shambuka (IAST: śambūka) is, in Hindu mythology, a character in some versions of the Ramayana. According to that version, Shambuka, a shudra ascetic, was slain by Rama for attempting to perform penance in violation of dharma, the bad karma resulting from which caused the death of a Brahmin’s son.

Jul 30, 2017 · “Uday, how do you people justify Lord Ram killing Shambuka, a Dalit (lower caste as per social hierarchy) who did no sin, but sit in a forest and chant Vedas?” a question from an elderly reader.