Shloka 25
रावण–रामयुद्धप्रारम्भः
The Intensification of the Rama–Ravana Duel
राघवोरावणंतूर्णंरावणोराघवंतथा ।अन्योन्यंविविधैस्तीक्ष्णैःशरवर्षैर्ववर्षतुः ।।6.100.25।।
rāghavo rāvaṇaṃ tūrṇaṃ rāvaṇo rāghavaṃ tathā |
anyonyaṃ vividhaiḥ tīkṣṇaiḥ śaravarṣair vavarṣatuḥ ||6.100.25||
രാഘവൻ രാവണനു മേൽ വേഗത്തിൽ മൂർച്ചയുള്ള അമ്പുവർഷം പെയ്തു; രാവണനും അതുപോലെ രാഘവനു മേൽ—ഇരുവരും പരസ്പരം വിവിധവും ഭേദകവുമായ ശരവർഷങ്ങൾ ചൊരിഞ്ഞു.
Each of them pushing one another by the speed of the arrows, went round in circles and created wonderful rounds.
FAQs
Dharma is tested in sustained conflict: the verse frames a balanced duel where capability is matched, implying that righteousness must be upheld not only in intent but under continuous pressure.
A direct arrow-duel intensifies, with both heroes launching rapid volleys.
Endurance and martial steadiness—continuing one’s duty without faltering.