Shloka 6.110.22

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

Devanagari script

स्वस्तिगोब्राह्मणेभ्योऽस्तुलोकास्तिष्ठन्तुशाश्वताः ।जयतांराघयसङ्ख्येरावणंराक्षसेश्वरम् ।।6.110.21।।एवंजपन्तोऽपश्यंस्तेदेवास्सर्षिगणास्तदा ।रामरावणयोर्युद्धंसुघोरंरोमहर्षणम् ।।6.110.22।।

Transliteration

evaṃ japanto 'paśyaṃs te devāḥ sarṣi-gaṇās tadā | rāma-rāvaṇayor yuddhaṃ sughoraṃ romaharṣaṇam ||

Translation

Thus chanting, the Devas and the hosts of seers beheld at that time the extremely dreadful, hair-raising battle between Rāma and Rāvaṇa.

Context

"May the hosts of sages, Devas, cows and brahmanas be auspicious. May all the worlds endure forever. May Rama conquer Ravana, the Rakshasa king," chanting in that manner all witnessed the terrific war between Rama and Ravana that caused hair to stand.

Characters & Entities

• Devas
• Ṛṣis
• Rāma
• Rāvaṇa

FAQs

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

The verse underlines that a dharmic resolution may still be fearsome in execution; righteous ends do not erase the gravity of violence and its cosmic significance.

What is the narrative situation?

Celestial spectators continue watching the climactic duel while uttering auspicious chants.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Steadfastness in pursuing Dharma despite terror and uncertainty—implicitly embodied by Rāma in the duel.