Shloka 6.111.28

रावणवधः — The Slaying of Ravana (Brahmāstra Discharge)

Devanagari script

निपपातान्तरिक्षाच्चपुष्पवृष्टिस्तदाभुवि ।किरन्तीराघवरथंदुरवापामनोहरा ।।।।

Transliteration

nipapātāntarikṣāc ca puṣpavṛṣṭis tadā bhuvi |

kirantī rāghavarathaṃ duravāpā manoharā ||

Translation

Then from the sky a captivating shower of flowers fell upon the earth, scattering over and covering Rāghava’s chariot—marvellous and seemingly from an unknown source.

Context

Then from heaven, a very pleasing shower of flowers, difficult to know from where, fell on Raghava's chariot covering it and dropped on the ground.

Characters & Entities

• Rāghava (Rāma)
• ratha (chariot)
• antarikṣa (sky)
• puṣpa (flowers)

FAQs

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

The shower of flowers symbolizes honor bestowed on dharmic action—righteous victory is celebrated without cruelty or deceit.

What is the narrative situation?

A celestial shower of flowers descends and covers Rāma’s chariot after the victory.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Merit earned through adherence to satya and dharma—recognition comes as a result of right conduct.