Shloka 6.110.11

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

Devanagari script

चिक्षेप च पुनर्भाणान्वज्रपातसमस्वनान् ।।।।सारथिंवज्रहस्तस्यसमुद्दिश्यदशाननः ।

Transliteration

ardhayantau tu samare tayos tau syandanottamau |

parasparam abhikruddhau parasparam abhidrुतau ||

Translation

In that battle, the two superb chariots of those combatants pressed toward each other; both warriors, enraged, drove straight at one another.

Context

The ten headed Ravana with his thunderbolt like hands hurled arrows and struck the charioteer of Rama, making sounds like thunder.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma (implied as Rāghava)
• Rāvaṇa (implied)

FAQs

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

Dharma here is seen as steadfastness in a righteous duty: the battle is approached with resolve and directness, not deceit, reflecting the ideal of confronting adharma openly.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma and Rāvaṇa (each on a chariot) close in on one another, the duel escalating into direct engagement.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Determination (dhairya/utsāha) and unwavering commitment to one’s chosen course—especially in a high-stakes dharmic conflict.