Shloka 5.48.21

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

Devanagari script

सुमहच्चापमादाय शितशल्यांश्च सायकान्।हनुमन्तमभिप्रेत्य जगाम रणपण्डितः।।।।

Transliteration

sumahac cāpam ādāya śitaśalyāṃś ca sāyakān | hanumantam abhipretya jagāma raṇapaṇḍitaḥ ||

Translation

The battle-expert took up his exceedingly powerful bow and sharp-pointed arrows; and, with Hanumān in view, he moved forward to fight.

Context

Indrajit who was an adept in warfare, picked his highly powerful bow and aimed his sharp-edged arrow at Hanuman.

Characters & Entities

• Indrajit
• Hanuman
• bow
• arrows

FAQs

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

In kṣātra-dharma, preparedness and skill are essential; however, the epic’s broader ethical frame evaluates such martial skill by the justice of the cause it serves.

What is the narrative situation?

Indrajit arms himself and advances, deliberately choosing Hanuman as his target in the escalating conflict at Laṅkā.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Technical mastery and strategic intent in warfare (raṇakauśala), shown here in Indrajit’s deliberate arming and advance.