Shloka 4
रावणशूलप्रक्षेपः
Ravana Hurls the Trident; Rama Counters with Indra’s Javelin
रामंदृष्टवासुसङ्क्रुद्धमुत्पातांश्चैवसुदारुणान् ।वित्रेसुस्सर्वभूतानिरावणस्याभवद्भयम् ।।।।
rāmaṃ dṛṣṭvā susaṅkruddham utpātāṃś caiva sudāruṇān |
vitresuḥ sarva-bhūtāni rāvaṇasyābhavad bhayam ||
رام کو سخت غضب میں دہکتا دیکھ کر، اور نہایت ہولناک شگونوں کو بھی، سب مخلوقات کانپ اٹھیں؛ حتیٰ کہ راون کے دل میں بھی خوف جاگا۔
Dreadful and portentous clouds went in circles all over sky looking like donkeys emitting harsh sounds.
FAQs
Dharma is shown as a moral force that inspires awe: when righteousness is resolute, even the powerful who stand in adharma experience fear and instability.
The duel escalates; Rāma’s fierce resolve and the appearance of portents cause widespread trembling, and even Rāvaṇa senses danger.
Rāma’s steadfast determination in upholding justice—his controlled, purposeful wrath directed toward restoring dharma.