Shloka 11
राघव-रावणयोः घोर-द्वैरथ-युद्धम्
The Fierce Chariot-Duel of Rama and Ravana
रावणध्वजमुद्दिस्यमुमोचनिशितंशरम् ।महासर्पमिवासह्यंज्वलन्तंस्वेनतेजसा ।।6.109.11।।
rāvaṇa-dhvajam uddiśya mumoca niśitaṃ śaram |
mahāsarpam ivāsahyaṃ jvalantaṃ svena tejasā ||6.109.11||
रावणध्वजमुद्दिश्य मुमोच निशितं शरम् । महासर्पमिवासह्यं ज्वलन्तं स्वेन तेजसा ॥
Glorious Rama aiming at the flag post of Ravana, released an arrow that tore the post and went into the ground.
FAQs
Focused action in a just cause: dharmic striving is not reckless; it is directed toward a strategic objective that weakens adharma without needless excess.
Rāma deliberately targets Rāvaṇa’s banner to strike at his battlefield pride and advantage.
Rāma’s precision and resolve—controlled power guided by purpose.