Shloka 6.104.19

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

Devanagari script

रक्षसामद्यशूराणांनिहतानांचमूमुखे ।त्वांनिहत्यरणश्लाघीकरोमितरसासमम् ।।।।

Transliteration

rakṣasām adya śūrāṇāṃ nihatānāṃ ca mūmukhe |

tvāṃ nihatya raṇaślāghī karomi tarasā samam ||6.104.19||

Translation

Today, after killing you swiftly at the very front of the host, I—one who prides himself on war—will make you join those Rakshasa heroes who have already fallen.

Context

"I, who commend warfare, will quickly kill you today in the forefront of the army and join you with Rakshasa heroes who were killed."

Characters & Entities

• Rāvaṇa
• Rāma
• Rākṣasa heroes (fallen warriors)
• Battlefront (mūmukha)

FAQs

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

Boasting and delight in killing reveal a fall from dharma: righteous warfare in the epic is duty-bound and restrained, not a stage for pride or cruelty.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāvaṇa continues his challenge, claiming he will kill Rāma at the front lines and send him to the company of the slain rākṣasa warriors.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

The implied virtue is humility and adherence to righteous conduct in conflict—valor should serve justice, not self-glorification.