Ramayana — Yuddha Kanda, Sarga 43, Shloka 41
द्वन्द्वयुद्धप्रवृत्तिः
Dvandva-Yuddha: The Onset of Single Combats
एवंतैर्वानरैश्शूरैश्शूरास्तेरजनीचराः ।द्वन्द्वेविमृदितास्तत्रदैत्याइवदिवौकसैः ।।6.43.41।।
evaṃ tair vānaraiḥ śūraiḥ śūrās te rajanīcarāḥ |
dvandve vimṛditās tatra daityā iva divaukasaiḥ ||6.43.41||
Sa gayon, sa mga tunggaliang magkaharap, ang mga bayaning Vānara ay dinurog doon ang mga bayaning rākṣasa na gumagala sa gabi—gaya ng mga Dānava na pinabagsak ng mga diyos.
It was like the war between Devatas and demons, with the trunks of the bodies of Vanaras and Rakshasas rubbing together lying scattered in all directions.
FAQs
Dharma is framed as the restoration of moral order: forces aligned with righteousness overcome destructive powers, echoing the cosmic pattern of Devas over Daityas.
The narration reports the outcome of many duels: Rākṣasa warriors are overcome by Vānara heroes.
Heroic excellence (śaurya) and steadfastness in direct combat.