रावणवधः — The Slaying of Ravana
Brahmāstra Discharge
सर्वतश्चाभिपेतुस्तान्वानराद्रुमयोधिनः ।दशग्रीववधंदृष्टवावानराजितकाशिनः ।।।।
sarvataś cābhipetuḥ tān vānarā drumayodhinaḥ |
daśagrīvavadhaṃ dṛṣṭvā vānarā jitakāśinaḥ ||
De toutes parts se ruèrent les vānara, guerriers brandissant des arbres ; voyant Daśagrīva terrassé, ils allaient et venaient dans l’allégresse de la victoire.
Seeing Ravana killed, the Vanaras holding trees went roaming on all sides, feeling triumphant.
Righteous struggle culminates in restoration of order; collective effort aligned with dharma gains courage and clarity once adharma is removed.
After Rāvaṇa’s death, the vānaras surge from all sides against the remaining rākṣasas, exulting in victory.
Loyalty and disciplined courage in service of a dharmic mission (the vānaras’ steadfast support of Rāma).