Shloka 5.48.24

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

Devanagari script

आयान्तं सरथं दृष्ट्वा तूर्णमिन्द्रजितं कपिः।विननाद महानादं व्यवर्धत च वेगवान्।।।।

Transliteration

āyāntaṃ sarathaṃ dṛṣṭvā tūrṇam indrajitaṃ kapiḥ | vinanāda mahānādaṃ vyavardhata ca vegavān ||

Translation

Seeing Indrajit swiftly approaching in his chariot, the monkey—swift as the wind—expanded his body and let out a mighty roar.

Context

Hanuman of very high speed enlarged his body and roared, perceiving Indrajit's chariot coming swiftly.

Characters & Entities

• Hanuman
• Indrajit
• chariot
• roar

FAQs

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

Dharma in service includes fearless readiness. Hanuman’s controlled display of power supports a righteous mission rather than personal domination.

What is the narrative situation?

Indrajit rushes toward Hanuman in a chariot; Hanuman responds by enlarging his form and roaring to meet the threat head-on.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Courage and steadfast resolve—Hanuman’s readiness to confront danger without retreat.