Shloka 6.100.20

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

Devanagari script

एकमेकेनबाणेनत्रिभिस्त्रीन् दशभिर्दश ।लक्ष्मणस्य प्रचिच्छेद दर्शयन् पाणिलाघवम् ।।6.100.20।।

Transliteration

ekamekena bāṇena tribhistrīn daśabhirdaśa |

lakṣmaṇasya praciccheda darśayan pāṇilāghavam ||

Translation

Displaying the dexterity of his hand, he (Rāvaṇa) cut down Lakṣmaṇa’s arrows—one with one, three with three, and ten with ten.

Context

Exhibiting his skill by hand, he split the arrows of Lakshmana with only one arrow, three with three and ten with ten.

Characters & Entities

• Ravana
• Lakshmana

FAQs

Who is the subject displaying 'Pāṇilāghavam' in this verse?

Ravana is the subject displaying 'Pāṇilāghavam' (dexterity of hand) while countering Lakshmana's arrows during their duel.

What does this verse indicate about the intensity of the battle?

It highlights the high level of martial proficiency (Dhanurveda) where arrows are intercepted in mid-air with precise mathematical counters (one for one, three for three), indicating a battle between equals.