Shloka 25
रावण–रामयुद्धप्रारम्भः
The Intensification of the Rama–Ravana Duel
राघवोरावणंतूर्णंरावणोराघवंतथा ।अन्योन्यंविविधैस्तीक्ष्णैःशरवर्षैर्ववर्षतुः ।।6.100.25।।
rāghavo rāvaṇaṃ tūrṇaṃ rāvaṇo rāghavaṃ tathā |
anyonyaṃ vividhaiḥ tīkṣṇaiḥ śaravarṣair vavarṣatuḥ ||6.100.25||
राघवो रावणं तूर्णं, रावणोऽपि राघवं तथा; अन्योन्यं विविधैस्तीक्ष्णैः शरवर्षैर्ववर्षतुः।
Each of them pushing one another by the speed of the arrows, went round in circles and created wonderful rounds.
FAQs
Dharma is tested in sustained conflict: the verse frames a balanced duel where capability is matched, implying that righteousness must be upheld not only in intent but under continuous pressure.
A direct arrow-duel intensifies, with both heroes launching rapid volleys.
Endurance and martial steadiness—continuing one’s duty without faltering.