Shloka 21
रावण–रामयुद्धप्रारम्भः
The Intensification of the Rama–Ravana Duel
अभ्यतिक्रम्यसौमित्रिंरावणःसमितिञ्जयः ।आससादरणेरामंस्थितंशैलमिवापरम् ।।6.100.21।।
abhyatikramya saumitriṃ rāvaṇaḥ samitiñjayaḥ |
āsasāda raṇe rāmaṃ sthitaṃ śailam ivāparam ||6.100.21||
अभ्यतिक्रम्य सौमित्रिं रावणः समितिञ्जयः । आससाद रणॆ रामं स्थितं शैलमिवापरम् ॥
Ravana the king of Rakshasas coming near Raghava with angry looks in his eyes, showered rain of arrows at Rama.
FAQs
Dharma here is expressed through steadfastness: Rama’s unmoving composure under threat reflects inner discipline and commitment to righteous duty, even when confronted directly by a powerful aggressor.
Rāvaṇa shifts his focus from Lakṣmaṇa to the principal opponent, Rāma, closing in for a direct confrontation.
Rama’s dhairya (steadfast courage) is emphasized—he is depicted as immovable like a mountain amid the chaos of battle.