Shloka 17
अतिकायवधः
The Slaying of Atikāya
क एषरक्षश्शार्दूलोरणभूमिविराजयन् ।अभ्येतिरथिनांश्रेष्ठोरथेनादित्यतेजसा ।।6.71.16।।ध्वजशृङ्गप्रतिष्ठेनराहुणाभिविराजते ।सूर्यरमशिनिभैर्बाणैर्दिशो दश विराजयन् ।।6.71.17।।
triṇataṃ meghasannādaṃ hemapṛṣṭham alaṅkṛtam | śatakratudhanuḥprakhyaṃ dhanuś cāsya virājate ||
คันศรของเขาก็ส่องประกาย—โค้งสามชั้น กึกก้องดุจเสียงคำรามแห่งเมฆ มีแผ่นทองรองด้านหลังและประดับงดงาม—เลื่องลือประหนึ่งคันธนูของศตกรตุ (พระอินทร์)
"The tiger among the Rakshasas seated in the chariot is the foremost car warrior. He is illuminating the battlefield like the brightness of the Sun, resplendent like Sun 's rays. By his arrows he is illuminating the ten directions. The Rahu emblem on top of the pole of the chariot is very splendid."
FAQs
Dharma teaches that formidable instruments may be possessed by any side; righteousness lies not in the weapon’s grandeur but in its just use and truthful cause.
The enemy’s signature bow is described in detail—its shape, ornamentation, and awe-inspiring sound.
Composure—maintaining steadiness despite the opponent’s intimidating armament.