Shloka 6.100.50

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

Devanagari script

तदस्त्रंनिहतंदृष्टवारामेणाक्लिष्टकर्मणा ।।6.100.49।।हृष्टानेदुस्ततःसर्वेकपयःकामरूपिणः ।सुग्रीवप्रमुखावीराःसम्परिक्षिप्यराघवम् ।।6.100.50।।

Transliteration

sa diśo daśaghoṣeṇa rathasyātiratho mahān |

nādayan prayayau tūrṇaṃ rāghavaṃ cābhyadhāvat ||6.100.6||

Translation

That great master charioteer, making his chariot roar so that the ten directions resounded, sped swiftly and charged straight at Rāghava (Rāma).

Context

Sugriva and other leaders, heroes who can change form at their will and all monkeys rejoiced.

Characters & Entities

• Rāvaṇa
• Rāma (Rāghava)

FAQs

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

Dharma is tested under force: the righteous must remain composed even when confronted by intimidation and overwhelming aggression.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāvaṇa advances rapidly in his chariot and directly engages Rāma.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s steadfast courage is implied—standing firm while the enemy assaults with full might.