Shloka 48
रावण–रामयुद्धप्रारम्भः
The Intensification of the Rama–Ravana Duel
तेरावणशराघोराराघवास्त्रसमाहताः ।।6.100.48।।विलयं जग्मुराकाशे जग्मुश्चैव सहस्रशः ।
te rāvaṇaśarā ghorā rāghavāstrasamāhatāḥ || 6.100.48 ||
vilaṃyaṃ jagmur ākāśe jagmuś caiva sahasraśaḥ |
Những mũi tên ghê rợn của Rāvaṇa, bị thần khí của Rāghava đánh trúng, liền tan biến giữa hư không và vỡ vụn thành hàng ngàn mảnh.
In that way facing the demonic missiles, the leader of Raghus, overwhelmed, very enthusiastic, released missiles presided over by God of fire.
FAQs
The verse presents the triumph of dharma over adharma: destructive force rooted in terror and deceit cannot endure when met by righteous, disciplined power.
Rāma’s counter-missiles strike Rāvaṇa’s dreadful arrows, causing them to dissolve and break apart midair.
Effectiveness grounded in righteousness: Rāma’s steadfastness and right purpose are implied as the reason his response prevails.