Shloka 6.110.14

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

Devanagari script

विंशतिंत्रिंशतिंषष्टिंशतशोऽथसहस्रशः ।।।।मुमोचराघवोवीरस्सायकान्स्यन्दनेरिपोः ।

Transliteration

tayā dharṣaṇayā kruddho mātaler na tathātmanaḥ |

cakāra śarajālena rāghavo vimukhaṃ ripum ||

Translation

Wrathful at that insult to Mātali—more than at any hurt to himself—Rāghava, with a net of arrows, compelled the foe to turn away.

Context

Heroic Raghava thereafter, let loose shafts in twenties, thirties, sixties, hundreds, and thousands at Ravana's chest.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma (Rāghava)
• Mātali
• Rāvaṇa (enemy implied)

FAQs

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

Dharma as protective leadership: a righteous leader is pained more by harm to dependents and allies than by personal injury, and responds to shield them.

What is the narrative situation?

Seeing Mātali targeted, Rāma retaliates with a dense volley, driving Rāvaṇa back/aside.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Compassionate guardianship and responsibility toward one’s supporters (rakṣaṇa-bhāva).