Shloka 6.110.30

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

Devanagari script

न चैवरावणस्यान्तोदृश्यतेजीवितक्षये ।ततस्सर्वास्त्रविद्वीरःकौसल्यानन्दवर्धनः ।।।।मार्गणैर्बहुभिर्युक्तश्चिन्तयामासराघवः ।

Transliteration

na caiva rāvaṇasyānto dṛśyate jīvitakṣaye |

tataḥ sarvāstravid vīraḥ kausalyānandavardhanaḥ |

mārgaṇair bahubhir yuktaś cintayāmāsa rāghavaḥ ||

Translation

Yet Rāghava could not see the end of Rāvaṇa’s life drawing near. Then that valiant master of every weapon—ever increasing Kausalyā’s joy—though furnished with many missiles, began to reflect.

Context

Rama, knower of all shastras, valiant, enhancer of Kausalya's joy, well versed in the use of weapons, was not able to see the end of Ravana's life. He started thinking.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma (Rāghava)
• Rāvaṇa
• Kausalyā

FAQs

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

Dharma here is thoughtful action: even the righteous warrior pauses to inquire into causes and choose the right means, rather than relying only on force.

What is the narrative situation?

During the duel, Rāma realizes ordinary weapons are not bringing Rāvaṇa’s end and begins considering why.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Prudence and strategic discernment—Rāma’s capacity to reflect and adapt while remaining committed to his righteous aim.