Shloka 48
रावण–रामयुद्धप्रारम्भः
The Intensification of the Rama–Ravana Duel
तेरावणशराघोराराघवास्त्रसमाहताः ।।6.100.48।।विलयं जग्मुराकाशे जग्मुश्चैव सहस्रशः ।
te rāvaṇaśarā ghorā rāghavāstrasamāhatāḥ || 6.100.48 ||
vilaṃyaṃ jagmur ākāśe jagmuś caiva sahasraśaḥ |
Von Rāghavas Geschossen getroffen, lösten sich jene schrecklichen Pfeile Rāvaṇas am Himmel auf und zersprangen in tausend Splitter.
In that way facing the demonic missiles, the leader of Raghus, overwhelmed, very enthusiastic, released missiles presided over by God of fire.
FAQs
The verse presents the triumph of dharma over adharma: destructive force rooted in terror and deceit cannot endure when met by righteous, disciplined power.
Rāma’s counter-missiles strike Rāvaṇa’s dreadful arrows, causing them to dissolve and break apart midair.
Effectiveness grounded in righteousness: Rāma’s steadfastness and right purpose are implied as the reason his response prevails.