Ramayana — Yuddha Kanda, Sarga 101, Shloka 31
शक्तिप्रहारः
Ravana’s Shakti Javelin and Lakshmana’s Wounding
इत्येवमुक्तातांशक्तिमष्टघण्टांमहास्वनाम् ।मयेनमायाविहिताममोघंशत्रुघातिनीम् ।।6.101.30।।लक्ष्मणायसमुद्धिश्यज्वलन्तीमिवतेजसा ।रावणःपरमक्रुद्धश्चिक्षेप च ननाद च ।।6.101.31।।
sākṣiptā bhīmavegena vajrāśanisamasvanā | śaktir abhyapatad vegāl lakṣmaṇaṃ raṇamūrdhani ||
Inihagis sa nakapanghihilakbot na bilis, ang sibat na yaon—umuugong na parang kulog—ay sumugod nang matulin patungo kay Lakṣmaṇa sa pinakaharapan ng labanan.
Enraged Ravana, having spoken in this manner, hurled the javelin adorned with eight bells making loud noise, designed magically by Maya, a stupendous one capable of destroying any enemy, which was glowing with shine, aiming at Lakshmana, and roared aloud.
FAQs
Dharma in warfare includes steadfastness and courage at one’s post; Lakṣmaṇa is depicted at the forefront, meeting danger without retreat.
The spear thrown by Rāvaṇa speeds toward Lakṣmaṇa with thunderous force.
Lakṣmaṇa’s frontline valor (śaurya) and duty-bound presence in the most dangerous position.