Shloka 25
राघव-रावणयोः घोर-द्वैरथ-युद्धम्
The Fierce Chariot-Duel of Rama and Ravana
नानिमित्तोऽभवद्भाणोनानिर्भेत्ता न निष्फलः ।अन्योन्यमभिसम्हत्यनिपेतुर्धरणीतले ।।6.109.25।।तथाविसृजतोर्भाणान् रामरावणयोर्मृथे ।
nānimitto ’bhavad bhāṇo nānirbhettā na niṣphalaḥ |
anyonyaṃ abhisamhātya nipetur dharaṇī-tale ||6.109.25||
tathā visṛjator bhāṇān rāma-rāvaṇayor mṛdhe |
Nenhuma flecha se desviou; nenhuma careceu de poder de perfuração; nenhuma foi inútil. Chocando-se umas contra as outras, caíam ao chão: assim foi a troca de projéteis entre Rāma e Rāvaṇa naquele combate.
The arrows released by both Rama and Ravana were without result. None failed to reach the target. None failed to complete the target. The arrows were colliding with one another and fell on the ground.
FAQs
Righteous combat is portrayed as skillful and direct—actions are intentional (not random harm), even when the clash neutralizes outcomes.
Both sides’ arrows meet mid-course, cancel each other, and drop to the ground despite being well-aimed and powerful.
Martial proficiency and perseverance—neither combatant’s effort is careless or weak.