Shloka 6.100.8

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

Devanagari script

तामसंसुमहाघोरंचकारास्त्रंसुदारुणम् ।निर्ददाहकपीन् सर्वांस्तेप्रपेतुःसमन्ततः ।।6.100.8।।

Transliteration

tad astraṃ nihataṃ dṛṣṭvā rāmeṇākliṣṭakarmaṇā ||6.100.49||

hṛṣṭā nedus tataḥ sarve kapayaḥ kāmarūpiṇaḥ |

sugrīvapramukhā vīrāḥ samparikṣipya rāghavam ||6.100.50||

Translation

Seeing that weapon neutralized by Rāma of tireless deeds, all the shape-changing monkeys cried out in joy; the heroes led by Sugrīva gathered around Rāghava.

Context

He released an exceedingly formidable weapon called Taamasa which consumed all the monkeys all over and had fallen.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma (Rāghava)
• Sugrīva
• Vānara army
• Astra (missile/weapon)

FAQs

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

Righteous leadership protects allies: dharma manifests as the capacity to shield others from harm and restore confidence without arrogance.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma successfully counters a powerful missile; the vānara warriors rejoice and rally around him.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s akliṣṭa-karma (unwearied, steady effort) and the vānara virtue of loyal solidarity under a dharmic leader.