Shloka 21
शक्तिप्रहारः
Ravana’s Shakti Javelin and Lakshmana’s Wounding
स पपातत्रिधाछिन्नाशक्तिःकाञ्चनमालिनी ।सविस्फुलिङ्गाज्वलितामहोल्केवदिवश्च्युता ।।।।
sa papāta tridhā chinnā śaktiḥ kāñcanamālinī |
sa visphuliṅgā jvalitā maholkeva divaś cyutā ||
Ngọn lao trang sức vàng ròng ấy bị chẻ làm ba đoạn, rơi xuống rực cháy, tóe lửa tung bay—như một thiên thạch lớn từ trời sa xuống.
The javelin, which was covered with gold, broke into three parts, and fell down like a huge meteor emitting fire sparks from the heavens.
FAQs
When unrighteous aggression is met by righteous skill, destructive force is neutralized before it harms the innocent.
The intercepted spear breaks into three and falls like a flaming meteor, emphasizing the intensity of the battle.
The verse highlights the power of disciplined martial competence used defensively.