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||
Lange Zeit bewegten sich die beiden unbesiegten Kämpfer in wunderbaren Kreisen, nach links und rechts schwenkend, einander durch Kraft und Schnelligkeit ihrer Pfeile drängend und zurückwerfend.
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.