Shloka 6.110.9

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

Devanagari script

सक्रोधवशमापन्नोहयानामपसर्पणे ।।।।मुमोचनिशितान्बाणान्राघवायदशाननः ।

Transliteration

daśarathasuta-rākṣasendrayoḥ jayam anavekṣya raṇe sa rāghavasya | suravara-ratha-sārathir mahātmā raṇarata-rāmam uvāca vākyam āśu ||

Translation

Seeing the duel in battle between Daśaratha’s son and the lord of the Rākṣasas, and longing to behold Rāghava’s victory, the great Mātali, charioteer of the king of the gods, swiftly spoke to Rāma, intent on war.

Context

Fallen prey to anger for retreating the horses, the ten headed Ravana released pointed arrows on Raghava.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma (Daśarathasuta, Rāghava)
• Rāvaṇa (rākṣasendra)
• Mātali
• Indra (implied by suravara-ratha-sārathi)
• battlefield (raṇa)

FAQs

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

Dharma is supported by timely counsel: righteous victory is not only strength but also guidance (upadeśa) offered at the critical moment to uphold right order.

What is the narrative situation?

Mātali, Indra’s charioteer, observes the climactic duel and begins addressing Rāma to aid him toward victory.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Hitopadeśa and vigilance—Mātali’s protective, strategic concern for the righteous outcome.