Ramayana — Yuddha Kanda, Sarga 43, Shloka 25
द्वन्द्वयुद्धप्रवृत्तिः
Dvandva-Yuddha: The Onset of Single Combats
अग्निकेतुश्चदुर्धर्षोरश्मिकेतुश्चराक्षसः ।।6.43.25।।सुप्तघ्नोयज्ञकोपश्चरामंनिर्भिभिदुश्शरैः ।
agniketuś ca durdharṣo raśmiketuś ca rākṣasaḥ |
suptaghno yajñakopaś ca rāmaṃ nirbhibhiduḥ śaraiḥ || 6.43.25 ||
Agniketu, schwer zu bezwingen, und der Rākṣasa Raśmiketu, dazu Suptaghna und Yajñakopa, trafen Rāma wieder und wieder mit ihren Pfeilen.
Even Agnikethu who is difficult to attack, Rakshasas Rasmikethu, also Mitarghna and Yajakopa mangled Sri Rama with arrows.
FAQs
The righteous leader is tested under concentrated adversity; dharma includes steadiness and refusal to abandon the cause even when attacked by many.
Four named rākṣasas coordinate their assault and shower Rāma with arrows.
Rāma’s steadfastness under pressure—his composure and resolve before retaliating.