King Dashratha hit an arrow to Shravan.
The Tragic Incident Involving Shravan Kumar
The unfortunate event occurred when King Dashratha, the father of Lord Rama, was out hunting. It was a deeply regrettable accident where he mistook Shravan Kumar for an animal.
Circumstances of the Incident
This tragic incident is well-known in the epic Ramayana. Here's a summary of the key details:
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| Perpetrator | King Dashratha |
| Victim | Shravan Kumar |
| Nature of Act | Accidental shooting |
| Reason for Error | King Dashratha mistook Shravan for an animal drinking water, based on the sound he heard. |
King Dashratha, relying on sound to target his prey in the darkness, fired an arrow towards what he believed was an animal at a river. Unbeknownst to him, it was Shravan Kumar, a devoted son, filling a pitcher with water for his blind and elderly parents. This tragic mistake led to Shravan's untimely demise and subsequently resulted in a profound curse upon King Dashratha from Shravan's grieving parents.
