Shloka 6.110.3

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

Devanagari script

परस्परवधेयुक्तौघोररूपौबभूवतुः ।मण्डलानि च वीधीश्चगतप्रत्यागतानि च ।।।।दर्शयन्तौबहुविधांसूतसामर्थ्यजांगतिम् ।

Transliteration

parasparavadhe yuktau ghorarūpau babhūvatuḥ |

maṇḍalāni ca vīdhīś ca gatapratyāgatāni ca |

darśayantau bahuvidhāṃ sūtasāmarthyajāṃ gatim ||

Translation

Locked in mutual attempts to strike each other down, the two assumed a terrible aspect. They wheeled in circles, advanced and withdrew in turns, displaying many kinds of movement born of a charioteer’s skill.

Context

Both striking one another diligently, going in circles moving forward and backward displaying feats, went on.

FAQs

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

The verse highlights disciplined conduct in battle (yuddha-nīti): even in lethal conflict, skill, control, and steadiness govern action rather than reckless violence.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma and Rāvaṇa continue their chariot-duel, circling and exchanging advances and retreats with expert manoeuvres.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Martial discipline and mastery—controlled courage expressed through trained technique rather than impulsive aggression.