Shloka 6.104.6

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

Devanagari script

विमानस्थास्तदादेवागन्धर्वाश्चमहोरगाः ।ऋषिदावनदैत्याश्चगरुत्मन्तश्चखेचराः ।।6.104.5।।ददृशुस्तेतदायुद्धंलोकसम्वर्तसंस्थितम् ।नानाप्रहरणैर्भीमैश्शूरयोस्सम्प्रयुध्यतोः ।।6.104.6।।

Transliteration

sa śarair bhinna-sarvāṅgo gātra-prasṛta-śoṇitaḥ |

rākṣasendras samūha-sthaḥ phullāśoka ivābabhau ||

Translation

With his body pierced by arrows and blood flowing from his limbs, the Lord of Rakshasas shone like a flowering Ashoka tree.

Context

Then from the aerial chariots, Devas, Gandharvas, great Nagas, sages, devils, giants, birds, and eagles watched the duel war that went on between the heroes clashing with different kinds of frightening weapons like at the dissolution of the world.

Characters & Entities

• Rākṣasendra (Rāvaṇa)
• Rākṣasas (assembly/host)
• Aśoka tree
• arrows (śara)

FAQs

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

The verse implicitly teaches that outward splendor can coexist with inner downfall; dharma judges by righteousness, not by dramatic appearance or charisma.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāvaṇa is grievously wounded by arrows; despite bleeding, he remains visible among his forces, described through a vivid simile.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Endurance (dhairya) in adversity—though in Rāvaṇa’s case it is endurance still bound to adharma, not repentance.