Shloka 6.104.14

रावणशूलप्रक्षेपः — Ravana Hurls the Trident; Rama Counters with Indra’s Javelin

Devanagari script

समुद्यम्यमहाकायोननादयुधिभैरवम् ।संरक्तनयनोरोषात्स्वसैन्यमभिहर्षयन् ।।।।

Transliteration

samudyamya mahākāyo nanāda yudhi bhairavam |

saṃraktanayano roṣāt svasainyam abhiharṣayan ||6.104.14||

Translation

Raising it, the gigantic warrior roared a fearsome cry in battle; his eyes reddened with rage as he exulted and roused his own army.

Context

Gigantic Ravana, eyes turned red in anger, raising the trident made formidable noise to make his army extremely joyful in the battlefield.

Characters & Entities

• Rāvaṇa
• Rākṣasa army
• Śūla (trident)

FAQs

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

The verse illustrates how rage can be used to energize a group; dharma requires leadership grounded in truth and justice, not in inflaming passions.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāvaṇa lifts the trident and roars loudly, boosting the morale of his forces.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Leadership influence is emphasized—here shown negatively as the ability to stir an army through anger rather than righteous purpose.