Shloka 5.48.20

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

Devanagari script

स तस्य रथनिर्घोषं ज्यास्वनं कार्मुकस्य च।निशम्य हरिवीरोऽसौ संप्रहृष्टतरोऽभवत्।।।।

Transliteration

sa tasya rathanirghoṣaṃ jyāsvanaṃ kārmukasya ca | niśamya harivīro 'sau saṃprahṛṣṭataro 'bhavat ||

Translation

Hearing the rumble of his chariot and the twang of his bowstring, that heroic leader among the monkeys became even more exhilarated.

Context

The leader of the monkey also became happier on hearing the rumbling (of the chariot) and the twang of Indrajit's bow-string.

Characters & Entities

• Hanuman
• Indrajit
• chariot
• bow
• bowstring

FAQs

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

Dharma in adversity includes steadiness and courage. The righteous warrior does not collapse before intimidation; he meets challenge with composure and resolve.

What is the narrative situation?

Indrajit approaches with the martial display of chariot and bow; Hanuman interprets it as the arrival of a worthy opponent and becomes more energized for combat.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Fearless confidence and readiness to face danger for a righteous cause—Hanuman’s steadfast valor.