Shloka 5.48.17

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

Devanagari script

श्रीमान्पद्मपलाशाक्षो राक्षसाधिपतेस्सुतः।निर्जगाम महातेजास्समुद्र इव पर्वसु।।।।

Transliteration

śrīmān padmapalāśākṣo rākṣasādhipates sutaḥ | nirjagāma mahātejāḥ samudra iva parvasu ||

Translation

The illustrious, lotus-petal-eyed son of the lord of rākṣasas—radiant with great splendor—came forth like the ocean swelling on a festival full-moon tide.

Context

When the illustrious son of Ravana, the highly Indrajit resplendent with eyes of lotus petals marched ahead he looked like the turbulent ocean on a full-moon day.

Characters & Entities

• Indrajit (Meghanāda)
• Rāvaṇa (lord of rākṣasas)
• ocean (samudra)

FAQs

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

Indirectly, it highlights the kṣatriya ideal of public presence and formidable bearing—outer majesty accompanying assumed duty.

What is the narrative situation?

The narrator describes Indrajit’s imposing emergence as he goes out to confront Hanumān.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Tejas (radiant power/majesty) and commanding presence.