Valmiki Ramayana 6.101.21 — Yuddha Kanda, Sarga 101, Shloka 21
शक्तिप्रहारः
Ravana’s Shakti Javelin and Lakshmana’s Wounding
स पपातत्रिधाछिन्नाशक्तिःकाञ्चनमालिनी ।सविस्फुलिङ्गाज्वलितामहोल्केवदिवश्च्युता ।।।।
sa papāta tridhā chinnā śaktiḥ kāñcanamālinī |
sa visphuliṅgā jvalitā maholkeva divaś cyutā ||
Lembing berhias emas itu, terbelah tiga, jatuh menyala dan memercikkan bunga api—laksana meteor besar yang gugur dari langit.
The javelin, which was covered with gold, broke into three parts, and fell down like a huge meteor emitting fire sparks from the heavens.
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When unrighteous aggression is met by righteous skill, destructive force is neutralized before it harms the innocent.
The intercepted spear breaks into three and falls like a flaming meteor, emphasizing the intensity of the battle.
The verse highlights the power of disciplined martial competence used defensively.
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