Shloka 6.110.7

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

Devanagari script

धुरंधुरेणरथयोर्वक्त्रंवक्त्रेणवाजिनाम् ।।।।पताकाश्चपताकाभिस्समीयुस्स्थितयोस्तदा ।

Transliteration

rāvaṇasya tato rāmo dhanur muṣṭaiḥ śitaiḥ śaraiḥ | caturbhiś caturō dīptān hayān pratyapasarpayat ||

Translation

Then Rāma, gripping his bow, shot four keen, blazing arrows and forced back Rāvaṇa’s four horses.

Context

The two chariots stood facing each other on the battlefield once more, the axle of one chariot facing the axle of another chariot, the flag of one with another flag, the standard with another standard, the face of one horse with the face of another horse stood and it seemed as though they were together.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Rāvaṇa
• bow (dhanuḥ)
• arrows (śara)
• horses (haya)

FAQs

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

Righteous combat includes strategic disabling rather than indiscriminate slaughter: Rāma targets mobility (the horses) to check the enemy’s aggression.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma shoots four arrows to drive back the four horses of Rāvaṇa’s chariot, gaining tactical advantage.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Prajñā (strategic intelligence) alongside śaurya (heroic force).