Shloka 26
रावण–रामयुद्धप्रारम्भः
The Intensification of the Rama–Ravana Duel
चेरतुश्चचिरंचित्रंमण्डलंसव्यदक्षिणम् ।बाणवेगात्समुत्क्षिप्तावन्योन्यमपराजितौ ।।6.100.26।।
ceratuś ca ciraṃ citraṃ maṇḍalaṃ savya-dakṣiṇam |
bāṇa-vegāt samutkṣiptāv anyonyam aparājitau ||6.100.26||
দীর্ঘক্ষণ সেই দুই অপরাজেয় বীর তীরের বেগে উৎক্ষিপ্ত হয়ে বাম-ডান দিকে ঘুরে আশ্চর্য মণ্ডলে বিচরণ করলেন; পরস্পরকে ঠেলে ও প্রতিহত করতে লাগলেন।
Just as created beings fight at the end of the dissolution of the universe, like God of death and God of retribution, both were fighting discharging arrows which was frightening to all beings.
FAQs
The verse underscores discipline and control in warfare—movement, timing, and restraint are part of righteous conduct, not mere aggression.
The duel becomes highly dynamic, with both combatants maneuvering in circular patterns while exchanging forceful shots.
Martial composure and technical mastery—sustained skill under danger.