Shloka 5.48.12

इन्द्रजित्प्रेषणम्—ब्रह्मास्त्रबन्धः, हनूमद्ग्रहणं, रावणसभाप्रवेशः (Indrajit’s Deployment—Brahmāstra Binding, Hanuman’s Capture, Entry into Ravana’s Court)

Devanagari script

तमेवमर्थं प्रसमीक्ष्य सम्यक् स्वकर्मसाम्याद्धि समाहितात्मा।स्मरंश्च दिव्यं धनुषोऽस्त्रवीर्यं व्रजाक्षतं कर्म समारभस्व।।।।

Transliteration

tam evam arthaṃ prasamīkṣya samyak svakarmasāmyād dhi samāhitātmā | smaraṃś ca divyaṃ dhanuṣo 'stravīryaṃ vrajākṣataṃ karma samārabhasva ||

Translation

Having rightly examined this matter with a steady mind and sound judgment, recall the divine power of your bow and missiles; proceed, and undertake the deed in a way that you are not ruined mid-course.

Context

"Assess the situation properly. You are a person of sound judgement. You are a master in weaponry. Recollect the strength of your bow and divineastrasand march forward with a singleminded attention. Act in a manner that does not bring your doom.

Characters & Entities

• Rāvaṇa
• Indrajit (Meghanāda)
• dhanuṣ (bow)
• divya-astras (divine missiles)

FAQs

What is the core ethical principle (Dharma) in this verse?

Disciplined action guided by reflection: dharma in warfare includes composure, correct appraisal, and avoiding self-destructive rashness.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāvaṇa urges Indrajit to evaluate the situation and then act with focused competence, relying on his divine weaponry.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Samādhāna (composure) and preparedness—remembering one’s capacities and acting with steady intent.