ततश्शरसहस्राणि निर्ययुश्चापमण्डलात्।सर्वा दश दिशो बाणैरावार्यन्त समागतैः।।।।
tataḥ śara-sahasrāṇi niryayuś cāpa-maṇḍalāt | sarvā daśa diśo bāṇair āvāryanta samāgataiḥ ||
Pagkaraan, libu-libong palaso ang bumulwak mula sa bilog ng kaniyang busog, at natakpan ng nagsisidating na mga palaso ang lahat ng sampung direksiyon.
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.