Shloka 6.104.18

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

Devanagari script

शूलोऽयंवज्रसारस्तेरामरोषान्मयोद्यतः ।तवभ्रातृसहायस्यसम्यक् प्राणान् हरिष्यति ।।।।

Transliteration

śūlo 'yaṃ vajrasāras te rāma roṣān mayodyataḥ |

tava bhrātṛsahāyasya samyak prāṇān hariṣyati ||6.104.18||

Translation

O Rama, this trident—hard as a thunderbolt—raised by me in fury, will surely take the life of you and your brother who stands as your ally.

Context

"O Rama! This thunderbolt like trident taken up by me now will take away your life along with your brother's."

Characters & Entities

• Rāvaṇa
• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa (implied by “brother”)
• Śūla (trident)

FAQs

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

The verse exemplifies adharma through धमकी (threat) and rage-driven intent; dharma upholds truth and justice, not intimidation or violence born of ego.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāvaṇa openly threatens to kill Rāma and his brother (Lakṣmaṇa), declaring the lethal power of his trident.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s virtue (by contrast) is fearlessness grounded in righteousness—remaining unwavering despite direct threats.