रावण–रामयुद्धप्रारम्भः
The Intensification of the Rama–Ravana Duel
तेरावणशराघोराराघवास्त्रसमाहताः ।।6.100.48।।विलयं जग्मुराकाशे जग्मुश्चैव सहस्रशः ।
te rāvaṇaśarā ghorā rāghavāstrasamāhatāḥ || 6.100.48 ||
vilaṃyaṃ jagmur ākāśe jagmuś caiva sahasraśaḥ |
ラाघヴァの放った神矢に打たれるや、ラーヴァナの恐るべき矢は虚空にて消え失せ、千々に砕け散った。
In that way facing the demonic missiles, the leader of Raghus, overwhelmed, very enthusiastic, released missiles presided over by God of fire.
The verse presents the triumph of dharma over adharma: destructive force rooted in terror and deceit cannot endure when met by righteous, disciplined power.
Rāma’s counter-missiles strike Rāvaṇa’s dreadful arrows, causing them to dissolve and break apart midair.
Effectiveness grounded in righteousness: Rāma’s steadfastness and right purpose are implied as the reason his response prevails.