Shloka 24
मकराक्षवधः
The Slaying of Makarākṣa
जीमूतयोरिवाकाशेशब्दोज्यातलयोस्तदा ।धनुर्मुक्तःस्वनोत्कृष्टश्श्रूयते च रणाजिरे ।।।।
jīmūtayor ivākāśe śabdo jyātalayos tadā |
dhanur-muktaḥ svanotkṛṣṭaḥ śrūyate ca raṇājire ||
Lalu di medan laga itu, dentang nyaring busur yang dilepas—dari tangan dan tali busur yang tegang—terdengar di angkasa bagaikan gemuruh awan.
Then the sound released by the friction of the bowstring and the hand (of the two heroes) filled the sky like thunder of clouds.
FAQs
By elevating the duel to a cosmic sound-image, the text suggests that righteous conflict has world-order stakes, demanding discipline and responsibility.
As the duel continues, the sound of bowstrings and hands striking/releasing becomes thunderous, filling the sky.
Martial focus and sustained effort—steadiness in the demanding duty of battle.