Ramayana — Yuddha Kanda, Sarga 71, Shloka 13
अतिकायवधः
The Slaying of Atikāya
य एषनिशितैश्शूलैस्सुतीक्णैःप्रासमुद्गरैः ।अर्चिष्मद्भिर्वृतोभातिभूतैरिवमहेश्वरः ।।।।
ya eṣa niśitaiḥ śūlaiḥ sutīkṇaiḥ prāsamudgaraiḥ | arciṣmadbhir vṛto bhāti bhūtair iva maheśvaraḥ ||
Who is that one who shines, surrounded by blazing, razor-sharp tridents, spears, and maces—like Maheśvara encircled by his attendant beings?
"Who is he in the midst, with sharp tridents and shining spears, like Maheswara surrounded by beings?"
FAQs
Dharma emphasizes sober recognition of power without surrendering to it; awe must be balanced by steadfast commitment to the righteous cause.
The enemy champion is seen surrounded by weapons that blaze and glitter, prompting comparison to Śiva with his retinue.
Courage under intimidation—maintaining resolve even when confronted by overwhelming martial display.