Shloka 6.110.28

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

Devanagari script

द्वितीयंरावणशिरश्छिन्नंसम्यतिसायकैः ।छिन्नमात्रं च तच्चीर्षंपुनरेवप्रदृश्यते ।।।।

Transliteration

dvitīyaṃ rāvaṇa-śiraś chinnaṃ samyati sāyakaiḥ | chinna-mātraṃ ca tac cīrṣaṃ punar eva pradṛśyate ||

Translation

Though in the battle Rāvaṇa’s second head was cut off by arrows, the moment it was severed that head was seen to appear again.

Context

Before cutting that second head of Ravana again another head appeared.

Characters & Entities

• Rāvaṇa
• Arrows (sāyaka)
• Battle (samyati)

FAQs

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

It suggests that adharma can be tenacious and recurring; Dharma’s victory may require more than a single strike—endurance and right means are essential.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma cuts off a second head, but it reappears immediately, revealing Rāvaṇa’s extraordinary resilience.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Unwavering determination—continuing the righteous task even when obstacles seem to reset.