Shloka 6.100.36

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

Devanagari script

अथमन्त्रानभिजपन्रौद्रमस्तमुदीरयन् ।शरान् भूयःसमादाय रामः क्रोधसमन्वितः ।।6.100.36।।मुमोच च महातेजाश्चापमायम्यवीर्यवान् ।

Transliteration

atha mantrān abhijapan raudram astram udīrayan | śarān bhūyaḥ samādāya rāmaḥ krodha-samanvitaḥ ||6.100.36|| mumoca ca mahātejāś cāpam āyamya vīryavān |

Translation

Then mighty, radiant Rāma—angered—murmured the mantras and invoked the Rudra-empowered missile; taking up many more arrows, the valiant one drew his bow and released them.

Context

Then valiant and bright Rama, enraged, chanting the mantras of missiles presided over by Rudra (God of destruction) taking many more arrows, stretching the bow, and fixing discharged arrows.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Rudra
• astra (divine missile/weapon)
• mantra

FAQs

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

Dharma is the controlled use of power: even in anger, Rāma acts through sanctioned knowledge (mantra, astra-vidyā), implying disciplined, rule-bound force rather than reckless rage.

What is the narrative situation?

After being struck, Rāma escalates the exchange by invoking a Rudra-associated missile and releasing a renewed volley.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Self-mastery joined with capability—he channels emotion into purposeful action guided by sacred technique.