Shloka 6.110.5

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

Devanagari script

क्षिपतोश्शरजालानितयोस्तौस्यन्दनोत्तमौ ।।।।चेरतुस्सम्युगमहीं सासारौ जलदाविव ।

Transliteration

darśayitvā tadā tau tu gatiṃ bahuvidhāṃ raṇe | parasparasya abhimukhau punar eva ca tasthatuḥ ||

Translation

Having displayed many kinds of maneuvers in the battle, the two once again halted, facing one another directly.

Context

The network of arrows released by both of them from the chariots were like water streams from two clouds in the battlefield

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Rāvaṇa
• battlefield (raṇa)

FAQs

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

Maryādā (proper bounds) in conflict: the duel is portrayed as structured—maneuver, then a deliberate face-to-face stand—reflecting controlled combat rather than chaos.

What is the narrative situation?

After circling and maneuvering in multiple ways, both chariots stop and confront each other head-on again.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Dhairya (steadiness)—the readiness to pause, assess, and meet the opponent directly.