Shloka 10
ततस्तेज: प्रजज्वाल रामस्यामिततेजस: । प्रदहन् रिपुसैन्यानि तदा कमललोचने
tatastejaḥ prajajvāla rāmasyāmitatejasaḥ | pradahan ripusainyāni tadā kamalalocane ||
عندئذٍ اشتعلت طاقةُ راما (Rāma) المتأججة—وهو ذو بهاءٍ لا يُحدّ—فاندفعت تحرق جيوش العدو. وفي تلك اللحظة، يا ذا العينين كاللوتس، تجلّى شعاعه قوةً تكتسح مقاومةَ الباطل.
समुद्र उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights tejas—inner and divine potency—as a moral force: when aligned with dharma, it becomes irresistible and can subdue hostile, unrighteous opposition. Power is portrayed not merely as violence, but as radiance that protects and restores order.
Samudra describes a moment when Rāma’s immense radiance suddenly blazes up and scorches the enemy forces. The address “O lotus-eyed one” marks this as a vivid report to a revered listener, emphasizing the dramatic turning point created by Rāma’s unleashed tejas.