Shloka 6.100.10

रावण–रामयुद्धप्रारम्भः (The Intensification of the Rama–Ravana Duel)

Devanagari script

तान्यनीकान्यनेकानि रावणस्य शरोत्तमैः ।दृष्टवाभग्नानि शतशो राघवः पर्यवस्थितः ।।6.100.10।।

Transliteration

tāny anīkāny anekāni rāvaṇasya śarottamaiḥ | dṛṣṭvā bhagnāni śataśo rāghavaḥ paryavasthitaḥ ||

Translation

Seeing many formations shattered by the hundreds by Rāvaṇa’s finest arrows, Rāghava held his ground—firm and unshaken.

Context

Ravana's shafts had burnt many hundreds of Vanaras in war and seeing that Rama took a firm stand.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma (Rāghava)
• Rāvaṇa
• śara (arrows)
• anīka (formations)

FAQs

What is the core ethical principle (Dharma) in this verse?

Dharma is upheld through steadiness under crisis: righteous leadership does not collapse when others suffer losses, but remains anchored in duty and truth.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma observes severe damage inflicted by Rāvaṇa’s arrows and responds by taking a firm stance rather than retreating.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Dhṛti (fortitude) and courage—Rāma’s unwavering resolve amid battlefield devastation.