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||
വീണ്ടും സർവ്വായുധങ്ങളിലും നിപുണനായ ശ്രീരാമൻ രഥസ്ഥനായ രാക്ഷസാധിപനെ പരമാസ്ത്രംകൊണ്ട് ലലാടത്തിൽ പ്രഹരിച്ചു ഭേദിച്ചു.
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.