Shloka 6.110.10

रामरावणयोर्युद्धवैषम्यं तथा रावणशिरश्छेदनम् (Rama–Ravana Duel Intensifies; Ravana’s Heads Severed and Reappear)

Devanagari script

सोतिविद्धोबलवतादशग्रीवेणराघवः ।।।।जगाम न विकारं च न चापिव्यथितोऽभवत् ।

Transliteration

so ’tividdho balavatā daśagrīveṇa rāghavaḥ |

jagāma na vikāraṃ ca na cāpi vyathito ’bhavat ||

Translation

Though grievously pierced by the mighty Daśagrīva, Rāghava showed no change of composure, nor did he become distressed.

Context

Raghava, though wounded by the mighty Ravana's arrows, did notexperience suffering or agitation, nor disquiet.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma (Rāghava)
• Rāvaṇa (Daśagrīva)
• battle wounds/arrows (implied)

FAQs

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

Steadfastness under suffering: dharma is upheld through inner discipline—remaining unshaken and truthful to one’s duty even when wounded.

What is the narrative situation?

During the duel, Rāvaṇa strikes Rāma powerfully, yet Rāma remains calm and undisturbed.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Dhṛti (fortitude) and equanimity (samatā)—a hallmark of Rāma’s righteous heroism.