Story
The battle commenced. Conches blew; astras flashed like meteors. Heroes on both sides displayed unmatched valour. Yet Ram’s camp fought for dharma, not plunder—this is the crucial difference Itihasa underlines.
Why it matters
The war that follows is often summarised by a distinction the epic keeps returning to: Ram's side fights to restore what was taken, not to conquer or plunder. That framing matters for how every battle afterwards is meant to be read.
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