Ramayana — Yuddha Kanda, Sarga 103, Shloka 27
ऐन्द्ररथप्रदानम्
Indra’s Chariot Offered to Rāma; The Duel Intensifies
तेतान्सर्वान् जघ्नुस्सर्परूपान्महाजवान् ।सुपर्णरूपारामस्यविशिखाःकामरूपिणः ।।।।
te tān sarvān jaghnuḥ sarparūpān mahājavān | suparṇarūpā rāmasya viśikhāḥ kāmarūpiṇaḥ ||
Les flèches rapides de Rāma—prenant l’apparence de Suparṇa et changeant de forme à volonté—abattirent tous ceux qui avaient pris figure de serpent.
Those shafts of Rama in the form of eagles which could change their form at will, destroyed the serpent forms and they flew at great speed.
FAQs
Truth-aligned force prevails when guided by knowledge and right intent; dharma is effective not merely by power, but by rightful application.
Rama’s Garuḍa-formed arrows rapidly eliminate the serpent-manifestations produced by Ravana’s weapon.
Decisiveness and mastery—Rama’s ability to adapt swiftly while remaining anchored in righteous purpose.