Shloka 25
रावण–रामयुद्धप्रारम्भः
The Intensification of the Rama–Ravana Duel
राघवोरावणंतूर्णंरावणोराघवंतथा ।अन्योन्यंविविधैस्तीक्ष्णैःशरवर्षैर्ववर्षतुः ।।6.100.25।।
rāghavo rāvaṇaṃ tūrṇaṃ rāvaṇo rāghavaṃ tathā |
anyonyaṃ vividhaiḥ tīkṣṇaiḥ śaravarṣair vavarṣatuḥ ||6.100.25||
Raghava segera menghujani Rahwana dengan rentetan panah tajam, dan Rahwana pun demikian kepada Raghava; keduanya saling mengguyur dengan badai panah yang beraneka dan menembus.
Each of them pushing one another by the speed of the arrows, went round in circles and created wonderful rounds.
FAQs
Dharma is tested in sustained conflict: the verse frames a balanced duel where capability is matched, implying that righteousness must be upheld not only in intent but under continuous pressure.
A direct arrow-duel intensifies, with both heroes launching rapid volleys.
Endurance and martial steadiness—continuing one’s duty without faltering.