Shloka 6.31.22

मायाशिरोप्रदर्शनम् (The Display of the Illusory Head of Rāma)

Devanagari script

पट्टसान्परिघांश्चक्रान्दण्डान्महायशान् ।बाणजालानिशूलानिभास्वरान्कूटमुद्गरान् ।।।।यष्टीश्चतोमरान् शक्तीश्चक्राणिमुसलानिच ।उद्यम्योद्यम्यरक्षोभिर्वानरेषुनिपातितां ।।।।

Transliteration

paṭṭasān parighāṃś cakrān daṇḍān mahāyaśān | bāṇa-jālāni śūlāni bhāsvarān kūṭa-mudgarān ||

yaṣṭīś ca tomarān śaktīś cakrāṇi musalāni ca | udyamyodyamya rakṣobhir vānarēṣu nipātitāḥ ||

Translation

Again and again the Rākṣasas lifted and hurled upon the Vānaras spears, iron bars, discs, heavy staves, showers of arrows, tridents, shining iron mallets, clubs, lances, śaktis, more discs, and maces.

Context

Again, and again lifting spears, iron bars, javelins, huge staffs, sparkling maces, shining iron mallets and clubs, lances and strong Musalas, the Rakshasas hurled at Vanaras.

Characters & Entities

• Rāvaṇa
• Rākṣasas
• Vānaras

FAQs

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

The verse depicts the brutality of war; dharma in the epic context includes protecting the righteous and restraining violence to rightful ends. Here it is presented through the lens of an aggressor’s campaign, highlighting adharma-driven violence.

What is the narrative situation?

In a detailed battle-image, Rāvaṇa describes (or fabricates) the Rākṣasas bombarding the Vānara forces with many kinds of weapons.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

The Vānaras’ courage is implied as they endure overwhelming weaponry; the Rākṣasas’ relentless aggression is explicit.