Shloka 6.100.6

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

Devanagari script

स दिशोदशघोषेणरथस्यातिरथोमहान् ।नादयन् प्रययौतूर्णंराघवंचाभ्यधावत ।।6.100.6।।

Transliteration

tāmasaṃ sumahāghoraṃ cakārāstraṃ sudāruṇam |

nirdadāha kapīn sarvān te prapetuḥ samantataḥ ||6.100.8||

Translation

He unleashed the Tāmasa weapon—exceedingly terrible and dread—burning all the monkeys, who fell down on every side.

Context

Ravana, the great charioteer, who could surpass many rushed quickly towards Raghava, by the chariot making great noise reverberating in all directions.

Characters & Entities

• Rāvaṇa
• Tāmasa astra
• Vānara army

FAQs

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

The verse warns of the ethical collapse that comes with indiscriminate violence—power used without righteousness harms many beyond the immediate foe.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāvaṇa deploys the Tāmasa weapon, devastating the vānara forces.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

The vānara allies’ perseverance is implied: despite suffering, they remain aligned with Rāma’s righteous cause.