Shloka 6.100.14

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

Devanagari script

ततोरामोमहातेजाःसौमित्रिसहितोबली ।।6.100.13।।वानरांश्चरणेभग्नानापतन्तं च रावणम् ।समीक्ष्यराघवोहृष्टोमध्येजग्राहकार्मुकम् ।।6.100.14।।

Transliteration

tato rāmo mahātejāḥ saumitri-sahito balī ||6.100.13||

vānarāṃś ca raṇe bhagnān āpatantaṃ ca rāvaṇam |

samīkṣya rāghavo hṛṣṭo madhye jagrāha kārmukam ||6.100.14||

Translation

Then mighty Rāma, radiant with great splendor and accompanied by Saumitri (Lakṣmaṇa), seeing the vānara warriors broken in battle and Rāvaṇa charging in, was filled with a fierce joy of resolve and, there in the midst, grasped his bow.

Context

Then the highly brilliant, mighty Raghava along with Saumithri, witnessing the Vanaras routed in war and Ravana coming towards him. joyful Rama took hold of his bow and held in the midst.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma (Rāghava)
• Lakṣmaṇa (Saumitri)
• Rāvaṇa
• Vānara army

FAQs

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

Dharma here is responsible leadership: seeing allies falter and danger approach, Rāma steps forward to bear the burden himself rather than withdrawing.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma notices the vānara troops being driven back and Rāvaṇa advancing; he immediately readies himself by taking up his bow in the center of the battle.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Protective leadership and vīrya (valor): Rāma’s readiness to confront the chief threat directly.