Ramayana — Yuddha Kanda, Sarga 101, Shloka 44
शक्तिप्रहारः
Ravana’s Shakti Javelin and Lakshmana’s Wounding
तस्यनिष्कर्षतःशक्तिंरावणेनबलीयसा ।।।।शराःसर्वेषुगात्रेषुपातितामर्मभेदिनः ।
tasya niṣkarṣataḥ śaktiṃ rāvaṇena balīyasā |
śarāḥ sarveṣu gātreṣu pātitā marma-bhedinaḥ ||
Habang hinihila niya palabas ang śakti, ang makapangyarihang Rāvaṇa ay nagpaulan ng mga palaso sa lahat ng kanyang mga sangkap—mga palasong tumatama sa mga mahalagang ugat at buhay na bahagi.
It pierced through Lakshmana's body and entered into the earth. Mighty Rama held the terrific javelin with both hands bent it and removed in the course of struggle.
FAQs
The verse underscores steadfastness: dharma often requires enduring harm while fulfilling a higher obligation—here, rescuing Lakṣmaṇa and continuing the righteous campaign.
During Rāma’s attempt to remove the śakti, Rāvaṇa exploits the moment and showers him with marma-piercing arrows.
Rāma’s titikṣā (forbearance) and unwavering focus on duty are emphasized by his persistence despite injury.