Shloka 6.100.15

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

Devanagari script

विस्फारयितुमारेभेततः स धनुरुत्तमम् ।महावेगंमहानादंनिर्भन्दन्निवमेदिनीम् ।।6.100.15।।

Transliteration

visphārayitum ārebhe tato sa dhanur uttamam |

mahāvegaṃ mahānādaṃ nirbhindann iva medinīm ||6.100.15||

Translation

Then he began to string and draw his excellent bow—mighty in impetus and thunderous in sound—like one rending the very earth.

Context

Then he began to stretch his best bow endowed with an impelling force, sounding as if breaking the earth.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• bow (kārmuka/dhanus)
• earth (medinī)

FAQs

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

Dharma is shown as disciplined readiness: righteous action is not impulsive; it is prepared, deliberate, and proportionate to the threat.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma physically readies his weapon—stringing/drawing his bow—signaling that the decisive clash is about to begin.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Śaurya with saṃyama (valor with control): power is displayed as steady capability, not reckless rage.