Shloka 15
विंशः सर्गः (Sarga 20): शूर्पणखाप्रेरितराक्षसवधः
The Slaying of the Fourteen Demons Sent by Śūrpaṇakhā
इत्येवमुक्त्वा सङ्कृद्धा राक्षसास्ते चतुर्दश।चिक्षिपुस्तानि शूलानि राघवं प्रति दुर्जयम्।।।।
ity evam uktvā saṃkruddhā rākṣasās te caturdaśa | cikṣipus tāni śūlāni rāghavaṃ prati durjayam ||
说罢，那十四个罗刹怒火炽盛，便将长枪齐齐掷向难以战胜的罗伽婆。
Saying these words, the fourteen infuriated demons hurled their spears at invincible Rama.
FAQs
When adharma turns to violence, dharma may require decisive defense; the narrative frames Rama as 'durjaya'—not for aggression, but for steadfast protection against wrongdoing.
The verbal exchange ends and the demons initiate the attack by throwing spears at Rama.
Rama’s invincibility grounded in disciplined warrior skill and righteous purpose.