Shloka 5.48.29

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

Devanagari script

ततस्तु तत्स्यन्दननिस्स्वनं च मृदङ्गभेरीपटहस्वनं च।विकृष्यमाणस्य च कार्मुकस्य निशम्य घोषं पुनरुत्पपात।।।।

Transliteration

tatastu tatsyandananissvanaṃ ca mṛdaṅgabhērīpaṭahasvanaṃ ca | vikṛṣyamāṇasya ca kārmukasya niśamya ghoṣaṃ punar utpapāta ||

Translation

Then, hearing the rumble of the chariot, the beat of drums—mṛdaṅgas, bhērīs, and paṭahas—and also the loud twang of a bow being drawn, Hanumān sprang up once again.

Context

Thereupon, hearing the rumbling of the chariot, the sounds of mrudangas, bheris, and patahas drawing towards him, and percieving the loud twang of the bow (of Indrajit) Hanuman sprang up again.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Indrajit
• chariot (syandana)
• bow (kārmuka)
• mṛdaṅga
• bhērī
• paṭaha

FAQs

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

Steadfastness in righteous duty: Hanumān does not retreat in fear but responds with alert courage, embodying disciplined resolve in adversity.

What is the narrative situation?

As the battle intensifies, the sounds of Indrajit’s chariot, war-drums, and bow signal renewed attack; Hanumān immediately rises again to continue the encounter.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Vīrya and apramāda (vigilant courage): Hanumān remains quick, wakeful, and unshaken amid the signals of war.