Shloka 6.100.38

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

Devanagari script

पुनरेवाधतंरामोरथस्थंराक्षसाधिपम् ।।6.100.38।।ललाटेपरमास्त्रणसर्वास्त्रकुशलोऽभिनत् ।

Transliteration

punar evādhataṃ rāmo ratha-sthaṃ rākṣasādhipam | lalāṭe paramāstreṇa sarvāstra-kuśalo 'bhinat ||6.100.38||

Translation

Once again Rāma—skilled in every weapon—struck and pierced the rākṣasa-lord seated in his chariot, smiting his forehead with a most excellent missile.

Context

Again Rama, who was skilled in the use of all weapons, pierced that king of Rakshasas seated in the chariot with an excellent missile on the forehead.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Rāvaṇa
• chariot (ratha)
• astra (missile/weapon)

FAQs

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

Dharma is effective righteous action: skill (kuśalatā) is part of duty—justice must be carried out competently, not merely intended.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma adjusts his tactics after the armor resists, and successfully lands a piercing strike on Rāvaṇa’s forehead.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Strategic intelligence and mastery of arms—knowing how to apply the right weapon at the right moment.