Shloka 5.48.16

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

Devanagari script

ततस्तै स्स्वगणैरिष्टैरिन्द्रजित् प्रतिपूजितः।युद्धोद्धतः कृतोत्साहस्सङ्ग्रामं प्रत्यपद्यत।।।।

Transliteration

tatas taiḥ svagaṇair iṣṭair indrajit pratipūjitaḥ | yuddhoddhataḥ kṛtotsāhaḥ saṅgrāmaṃ pratyapadyata ||

Translation

Then Indrajit, honored by his own beloved kinsmen, stirred for war and—his energy roused—advanced toward the battlefield.

Context

Having been honoured by his own kith and kin who loved him, Indrajit rushed forth for war with martial vigour.

Characters & Entities

• Indrajit (Meghanāda)
• kinsmen/retinue (svagaṇa)

FAQs

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

Social duty and solidarity: communal honoring and morale-building support the warrior’s undertaking of assigned duty.

What is the narrative situation?

Indrajit is ceremonially honored by his followers and proceeds, energized, to engage Hanumān.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Readiness and resolve—channeling honor into focused action.