Shloka 6.44.36

चतुश्चत्वारिंशः सर्गः (Sarga 44): निशायुद्धम्, धूलिरुधिरप्रवाहः, इन्द्रजितो मायायुद्धम्

Devanagari script

सरामंलक्ष्मणंचैवघोरैर्नागमयैश्शरैः ।बिभेदसमरेक्रुद्धःसर्वगात्रेषुराक्षसः ।।।।

Transliteration

jahidāraya caihīti kathaṃ vidravasīti ca |

evaṃ sutumulaḥ śabdas tasmiṃs tamasi śuśruve ||

kālāḥ kāñcana-sannāhās tasmiṃs tamasi rākṣasāḥ |

sampradṛśyanta śailendrā dīptauṣadhivanā iva ||

Translation

In the dark of night, everywhere was heard the uproar of battle—“Strike! Tear him! Why do you run?” The rākṣasas, black in hue yet glittering in golden armour, looked like mountain-masses lit by shining herb-forests.

Context

The angry Rakshasa (remaining invisible) pierced arrows full of serpents all over the body of Rama and Lakshmana.

Characters & Entities

• Rākṣasas

FAQs

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

Dharma in conflict includes restraint and discrimination; this verse highlights how darkness and rage can blur moral perception, making disciplined conduct essential.

What is the narrative situation?

The night battle intensifies; the text paints a sensory scene of shouting and the eerie visibility of armoured rākṣasas.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Alertness and composure—virtues needed to avoid adharma when circumstances are confusing.