Shloka 5.48.15

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

Devanagari script

ततः पितुस्तद्वचनं निशम्य प्रदक्षिणं दक्षसुतप्रभावः।चकार भर्तारमदीनसत्त्वो रणाय वीरः प्रतिपन्नबुद्धिः।।।।

Transliteration

tataḥ pitus tadvacanaṃ niśamya pradakṣiṇaṃ dakṣasutaprabhāvaḥ | cakāra bhartāram adīnasattvo raṇāya vīraḥ pratipannabuddhiḥ ||

Translation

Then, hearing his father’s words, the hero—undaunted in spirit and mighty as Dakṣa’s son—circled his lord-father in reverence (pradakṣiṇa), his resolve set upon battle.

Context

Hearing the father's words (of exhortation), he, who is never distressed at the prospect of war decided to seek the battle as he was powerful like the son of Daksha, and went round his father with respect.

Characters & Entities

• Indrajit (Meghanāda)
• Rāvaṇa
• Dakṣa
• Dakṣa’s son (allusive comparison)

FAQs

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

Even in violent duty, proper conduct is maintained: respect to elders/king (pradakṣiṇa) and disciplined resolve are presented as normative behavior.

What is the narrative situation?

Indrajit accepts Rāvaṇa’s commission, honors him formally, and mentally commits to the coming battle.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Courage without dejection, and adherence to courtly/filial protocol.