Shloka 6.104.31

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

Devanagari script

स शरैर्भिन्नसर्वाङ्गोगात्रप्रसृतशोणितः ।राक्षसेन्द्रस्समूहस्थःफुल्लाशोकइवाबभौ ।।।।

Transliteration

ūcuḥ surāsurāḥ sarve tadā vigraham āgatāḥ |

prekṣamāṇaṃ mahad yuddhaṃ vākyaṃ bhaktyā prahṛṣṭavat ||

Translation

Then all the Suras and Asuras, witnessing the great battle with excitement, spoke words filled with devotion and joy.

Context

Pierced all over the limbs with arrows, blood flowing from the limbs, he (Rakshasa king) appeared like an Ashoka tree in the gathering.

Characters & Entities

• Suras
• Asuras
• the battle (yuddha)

FAQs

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

The verse warns that intense conflict can inflame partisanship; dharma requires discernment so devotion does not become mere factional excitement.

What is the narrative situation?

As spectators, Suras and Asuras react emotionally to the duel and begin voicing their support.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Devotion (bhakti) as a motivating force—yet implicitly needing alignment with truth (satya) and righteousness (dharma).