Shloka 6.75.36

लङ्कादाह-प्रचोदनं तथा वानर-राक्षस-समरारम्भः (The Burning of Lanka and the Outbreak of Battle)

Devanagari script

ततोविस्फारयानस्यरामस्यधनुरुत्तमम् ।बभूवतुमुलश्शब्दोराक्षसानांभयावहः ।।।।

Transliteration

tato visphārayānasya rāmasya dhanur uttamam |

babhūva tumulaḥ śabdo rākṣasānāṃ bhayāvahaḥ ||

Translation

As Rāma drew back his finest bow, a tumultuous sound arose—one that struck fear into the Rākṣasas.

Context

Then Rama drew the best of bow, that created fear among the Rakshasas by its tumultuous sound.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• bow
• Rākṣasas

FAQs

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

Righteous authority has moral force: when dharma is backed by disciplined strength, it restrains wrongdoing even before weapons strike.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma prepares to shoot; the very act of drawing his bow creates a thunder-like sound that intimidates Laṅkā’s defenders.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Vīrya (valor) joined with purpose: Rāma’s power is not mere aggression but directed toward restoring justice.