Shloka 23
रावण–रामयुद्धप्रारम्भः
The Intensification of the Rama–Ravana Duel
शराधारास्ततोरामोरावणस्यधनुश्च्युताः ।दृष्टवैवापतिताःशीघ्रंभल्लान् जग्राहसत्वरम् ।।6.100.23।।
śarādhārās tato rāmo rāvaṇasya dhanuś-cyutāḥ |
dṛṣṭvaivāpatitāḥ śīghraṃ bhallān jagrāha satvaram ||6.100.23||
അപ്പോൾ രാവണന്റെ ധനുസ്സിൽ നിന്നു വിട്ട അമ്പുകളുടെ ധാര തനിക്കു മേൽ പതിക്കുന്നതു കണ്ട ശ്രീരാമൻ ക്ഷണത്തിൽ തന്നെ ഭല്ലബാണങ്ങൾ ഉടൻ കൈക്കൊണ്ടു.
Thereafter, Raghava with glowing terrific arrows, which were like poisonous serpents split the sharp streams of arrows.
FAQs
Dharma in battle includes vigilance and measured action. Rama responds promptly without panic, reflecting disciplined readiness rather than rage.
After Rāvaṇa’s arrow-rain begins, Rama prepares an immediate counter by selecting suitable arrows (bhallas).
Presence of mind and tactical restraint—Rama acts swiftly but not blindly.