Shloka 6.94.15

रावणस्य सभाप्रवेशः — रामस्य शरवृष्ट्या राक्षससेनाविनाशः (Ravana Enters Council; Rama’s Arrow-Storm Destroys the Rakshasa Host)

Devanagari script

एकैकंराक्षसंसङ्ख्येशतंवानरपुङ्गवाः ।अभ्यधावन्तफलिनंवृक्षंशकुनयोयथा ।।।।

Transliteration

ekaikaṃ rākṣasaṃ saṅkhye śataṃ vānarapuṅgavāḥ |

abhyadhāvanta phalinaṃ vṛkṣaṃ śakunayo yathā ||

Translation

In the thick of battle, hundreds of mighty vānaras rushed at each single rākṣasa—just as birds swoop upon a fruit-laden tree.

Context

Just as trees laden with fruits are attacked by birds, each one of the Rakshasas was attacked by hundreds of Vanaras.

Characters & Entities

• Vānarapuṅgavas
• Rākṣasas

FAQs

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

It underscores coordinated action for a righteous end: dharma in war is not chaos but disciplined collective effort aimed at stopping wrongdoing.

What is the narrative situation?

The vānaras overwhelm individual rākṣasas through numbers and rapid assault, illustrated through a vivid simile.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Unity and strategic cooperation—strength multiplied through coordinated support.