Shloka 6.94.22

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

Devanagari script

छिन्नंभिन्नंशरैर्दग्धंप्रभन्नंशस्त्रपीडितम् ।बलंरामेणददृशुर्नरामंशीघ्रकारिणम् ।।।।

Transliteration

chinnaṃ bhinnaṃ śarair dagdhaṃ prabhinnaṃ śastrapīḍitam |

balaṃ rāmeṇa dadṛśur na rāmaṃ śīghrakāriṇam ||

Translation

They saw the host cut down, split apart, scorched by arrows, torn open and tormented by weapons—yet Rāma himself, so swift in action, they could not make out.

Context

They saw the army shattered, broken into pieces, tormented with darts by Rama but could not make out Rama who was very fast in action.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Rākṣasa army
• śara (arrows)
• śastra (weapons)

FAQs

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

Wrongdoing meets swift consequence; the verse frames the downfall of violent forces as a direct, unavoidable result when confronted by a righteous champion.

What is the narrative situation?

The rākṣasas witness widespread devastation in their ranks but cannot identify the agent—Rāma—because of his speed.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Śaurya (heroic courage) joined with śīghrakāritā (rapid execution), portraying disciplined efficiency in conflict.