Shloka 38
रावण–रामयुद्धप्रारम्भः
The Intensification of the Rama–Ravana Duel
पुनरेवाधतंरामोरथस्थंराक्षसाधिपम् ।।6.100.38।।ललाटेपरमास्त्रणसर्वास्त्रकुशलोऽभिनत् ।
punar evādhataṃ rāmo ratha-sthaṃ rākṣasādhipam | lalāṭe paramāstreṇa sarvāstra-kuśalo 'bhinat ||6.100.38||
再び、あらゆる武器に通じたラーマは、戦車に乗る羅刹の王を、最上の矢で額を射抜いて打ち貫いた。
Again Rama, who was skilled in the use of all weapons, pierced that king of Rakshasas seated in the chariot with an excellent missile on the forehead.
FAQs
Dharma is effective righteous action: skill (kuśalatā) is part of duty—justice must be carried out competently, not merely intended.
Rāma adjusts his tactics after the armor resists, and successfully lands a piercing strike on Rāvaṇa’s forehead.
Strategic intelligence and mastery of arms—knowing how to apply the right weapon at the right moment.