Shloka 6.111.16

रावणवधः — The Slaying of Ravana (Brahmāstra Discharge)

Devanagari script

स रावणायसङ्रुद्धोभृशमायम्यकार्मुकम् ।चिक्षेपपरमायत्तःशरंमर्मविदारणम् ।।।।

Transliteration

sa rāvaṇāya saṅruddho bhṛśam āyamya kārmukam |

cikṣepa paramāyattaḥ śaraṁ marma-vidāraṇam ||

Translation

Enraged against Rāvaṇa, he drew his bow to its full stretch and, fully composed, launched an arrow that could tear through vital points.

Context

Rama, provoked by anger, stretched the bow to full length, very well prepared, released the arrow on Ravana, which was capable of tearing into the vital parts.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Rāvaṇa
• Bow (kārmuka)
• Arrow (śara)

FAQs

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

Righteous combat requires both just cause and controlled execution. Though anger is present, the verse stresses preparedness and control (āyatta), aligning force with duty rather than mere passion.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma takes aim at Rāvaṇa in the decisive moment of the duel and releases the lethal arrow.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Kṣātra-vīrya guided by restraint: martial power coupled with deliberate, purposeful action.