Shloka 18
विंशः सर्गः (Sarga 20): शूर्पणखाप्रेरितराक्षसवधः
The Slaying of the Fourteen Demons Sent by Śūrpaṇakhā
गृहीत्वा धनुरायम्य लक्ष्यानुद्दिश्य राक्षसान्।मुमोच राघवो बाणान्वज्रानिव शतक्रतुः।।।।
gṛhītvā dhanur āyamya lakṣyān uddiśya rākṣasān | mumoca rāghavo bāṇān vajrān iva śatakratuḥ ||
ധനുസ്സ് കൈയിൽ എടുത്ത് കെട്ടുറപ്പിച്ച് വലിച്ച്, ലക്ഷ്യമായി രാക്ഷസന്മാരെ നോക്കി രാഘവൻ അമ്പുകൾ വിട്ടു—ശതക്രതു ഇന്ദ്രൻ വജ്രങ്ങൾ എറിയുന്നതുപോലെ।
Rama took the bow, stretched it and aimed at his target, the demons and sent the arrows as Indra would release the thunderbolt.
FAQs
Dharma is upheld through competent protection: Rama’s action is portrayed as divinely effective, suggesting that righteous defense should be decisive and skillful.
Rama draws his bow, takes the demons as his targets, and releases arrows with overwhelming force.
Martial excellence joined to purpose—Rama’s focused aim and controlled release reflect disciplined valor.