Shloka 32
शक्तिप्रहारः
Ravana’s Shakti Javelin and Lakshmana’s Wounding
साक्षिप्ताभीमवेगेनवज्राशनिसमस्वना ।शक्तिरभ्यपतद्वेगाल्लक्ष्मणंरणमूर्धनि ।।।।
sākṣiptā bhīmavegena vajrāśanisamasvanā | śaktir abhyapatad vegāl lakṣmaṇaṃ raṇamūrdhani ||
Lancée avec une vitesse terrifiante, cette lance—retentissant comme la foudre—fondit avec élan sur Lakṣmaṇa, au tout premier rang de la bataille.
Enraged Ravana, having spoken in this manner, hurled the javelin adorned with eight bells making loud noise, designed magically by Maya, a stupendous one capable of destroying any enemy, which was glowing with shine, aiming at Lakshmana, and roared aloud.
FAQs
Dharma in warfare includes steadfastness and courage at one’s post; Lakṣmaṇa is depicted at the forefront, meeting danger without retreat.
The spear thrown by Rāvaṇa speeds toward Lakṣmaṇa with thunderous force.
Lakṣmaṇa’s frontline valor (śaurya) and duty-bound presence in the most dangerous position.