Shloka 6.100.22
रावण–रामयुद्धप्रारम्भः (The Intensification of the Rama–Ravana Duel)
स राघवंसमासाद्यक्रोधसंरक्तलोचनः ।व्यसृजच्छरवर्षाणिरावणो राक्षसेश्वरः ।।6.100.22।।
abhyatikramya saumitriṃ rāvaṇaḥ samitiñjayaḥ |
āsasāda raṇe rāmaṃ sthitaṃ śailam ivāparam ||6.100.21||
Rāvaṇa, famed as a conqueror in battle, bypassed Saumitrī (Lakṣmaṇa) and advanced toward Rāma, who stood firm in the fight like another mountain.
Ravana the king of Rakshasas coming near Raghava with angry looks in his eyes, showered rain of arrows at Rama.
Dharma here is expressed through steadfastness: Rama’s unmoving composure under threat reflects inner discipline and commitment to righteous duty, even when confronted directly by a powerful aggressor.
Rāvaṇa shifts his focus from Lakṣmaṇa to the principal opponent, Rāma, closing in for a direct confrontation.
Rama’s dhairya (steadfast courage) is emphasized—he is depicted as immovable like a mountain amid the chaos of battle.