Shloka 6.43.16

द्वन्द्वयुद्धप्रवृत्तिः (Dvandva-Yuddha: The Onset of Single Combats)

Devanagari script

तत्रासीत्सुमहद्युद्धंतुमुलंरोमहर्षणम् ।रक्षसांवानराणांचवीराणांजयमिच्छताम् ।।6.43.16।।

Transliteration

vānarāś cāpare bhīmā rākṣasair aparaiḥ saha |

dvandvaṃ samīyuḥ sahasā yuddhāya bahubhiḥ saha ||

Translation

And other fearsome vānaras as well, with many companions, suddenly rushed into duel-combat against other rākṣasas, each pair seeking battle face to face.

Context

Fierce war which made hair stand on end happened there, with the heroic Rakshasas and Vanaras longing for victory.

Characters & Entities

• Vānaras
• Rākṣasas

FAQs

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

Dharma in warfare includes order and directness: the imagery of dvandva (paired duels) suggests disciplined engagement rather than indiscriminate slaughter.

What is the narrative situation?

The broader battlefield is described: many vānaras and rākṣasas quickly form pairwise combats across the field.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Readiness and collective bravery—many warriors step forward at once to meet opponents directly.