Shloka 6.100.16

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

Devanagari script

रावणस्य च बाणौघैरामविस्फारितेन च ।शब्देनराक्षसास्तेन पेतुश्च शतशस्तदा ।।6.100.16।।

Transliteration

rāvaṇasya ca bāṇaughai rāmavisphāritena ca |

śabdena rākṣasās tena petuś ca śataśas tadā ||6.100.16||

Translation

Then, amid Rāvaṇa’s torrents of arrows and the resounding twang of Rāma’s drawn bow, rākṣasas fell by the hundreds.

Context

Then by Ravana's shafts and Sri Rama's stretching of the bow and sound of twang, Rakshasas fell in hundreds.

Characters & Entities

• Rāvaṇa
• Rāma
• rākṣasas
• arrows (bāṇa)

FAQs

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

The verse underscores the grave consequences of war: when adharma escalates conflict, many perish. It implicitly calls for restraint and just cause as safeguards in righteous warfare.

What is the narrative situation?

As the exchange intensifies—Rāvaṇa’s arrow-storm and Rāma’s bow drawn with a thunderous twang—many rākṣasa fighters collapse in large numbers.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s formidable martial competence, used in the service of restoring dharma rather than personal cruelty.