Shloka 6
राघव-रावणयोः घोर-द्वैरथ-युद्धम्
The Fierce Chariot-Duel of Rama and Ravana
तौतुतत्रनिमित्तानिदृष्टवाराघवरावणौ ।कृतबुद्धीस्थिरामर्षौयुयुधातेह्यभीतवत् ।।6.109.6।।
tau tu tatra nimittāni dṛṣṭvā rāghava-rāvaṇau | kṛta-buddhī sthirāmarṣau yuyudhāte hy abhītavat ||6.109.6||
Maka Rāghava dan Rāvaṇa, setelah melihat tanda-tanda di sana, dengan tekad yang teguh dan amarah yang mantap, pun bertempur tanpa gentar.
Both Ravana and Rama, seeing their portents, firmly resolved in mind with indignation, fought fearlessly.
FAQs
Dharma here is steadfastness in one’s chosen course: Rāma’s commitment to righteous purpose continues despite ominous signs, showing duty is not abandoned due to fear.
Both champions notice omens on the battlefield and nevertheless continue the duel with fixed determination.
Abhaya (fearlessness) combined with niścaya (firm resolve).