Shloka 6.111.22

रावणवधः — The Slaying of Ravana (Brahmāstra Discharge)

Devanagari script

गतासुर्भीमवेगस्तुनैरृतेन्द्रोमहाद्युतिः ।पपातस्यन्दनाद्भूमौवृत्रोवज्रहतोयथा ।।।।

Transliteration

gatāsur bhīmavegas tu nairṛtendro mahādyutiḥ |

papāta syandanād bhūmau vṛtro vajrahato yathā ||

Translation

Bereft of life, the lord of the rākṣasas—terrible in speed and radiant in might—fell from his chariot to the earth, like Vṛtra struck down by Indra’s thunderbolt.

Context

The king of Rakshasas, who possessed terrific speed and courage, having lost life, fell on earth like Vrttra struck down by thunderbolt.

Characters & Entities

• Rāvaṇa
• nairṛtendra (lord of rākṣasas)
• syandana (chariot)
• Vṛtra
• vajra (thunderbolt)
• Indra (implied by vajra)

FAQs

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

Adharma, however formidable, is ultimately brought down by the moral order of the world—here expressed through a cosmic simile (Vṛtra and the vajra).

What is the narrative situation?

Rāvaṇa’s lifeless body falls from his chariot onto the earth after being slain.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s righteous resolve is implied: victory comes through adherence to dharma rather than mere force.