खरसेनासङ्ग्रामः
The Battle with Khara’s Host at the Hermitage
ततश्शरसहस्राणि निर्ययुश्चापमण्डलात्।सर्वा दश दिशो बाणैरावार्यन्त समागतैः।।।।
tataḥ śara-sahasrāṇi niryayuś cāpa-maṇḍalāt | sarvā daśa diśo bāṇair āvāryanta samāgataiḥ ||
ततः चापमण्डलात् शरसहस्राणि निर्ययुः; समागतैर्बाणैः सर्वा दश दिशः आवार्यन्त।
As the infuriated demons again hurtled towards Rama, filling the quarters and the intermediate directions and raining missiles, Rama aimed at them dazzling gandharvastras, producing a frightening warcry.
Dharma is competent protection: rightful defense requires skill and preparedness, not merely intention.
Rama’s counterattack intensifies as he releases a vast volley of arrows that dominates the battlefield.
Excellence in duty—Rama’s mastery of archery in the service of safeguarding the righteous.