Shloka 6.110.4

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

Devanagari script

अर्धयन्रावणंरामोराघवंचापिरावणः ।।।।गतिवेगंसमापन्नौप्रतिवेगप्रवर्तने ।

Transliteration

kṣipatoḥ śarajālāni tayos tau syandanottamau | ceratuḥ saṃyugamahīṃ sāsārau jaladāv iva ||

Translation

As both loosed dense nets of arrows, those two splendid chariots moved across the battlefield like twin rain-clouds pouring down their streams.

Context

Ravana hurting Rama and vice versa displaying quickness in retaliation and speed of arrows, the fight happened.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Rāvaṇa
• battlefield (saṃyuga)

FAQs

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

The verse highlights restraint through form: even destructive power is depicted as ordered and comparable to nature’s forces, suggesting war’s gravity must be approached with sobriety, not cruelty.

What is the narrative situation?

Both combatants unleash continuous volleys of arrows while maneuvering their chariots across the battlefield.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Kauśala (martial skill)—the ability to sustain coordinated offense while controlling movement in battle.