Shloka 5.48.32

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

Devanagari script

तावुभौ वेगसम्पन्नौ रणकर्मविशारदौ।सर्वभूतमनोग्राहि चक्रतुर्युद्धमुत्तमम्।।।।

Transliteration

tāv ubhau vegasampannau raṇakarmaviśāradau | sarvabhūtamanogrāhi cakratur yuddham uttamam ||

Translation

Both of them—swift and expert in the work of war—waged an excellent battle that held the attention of all beings.

Context

Both the warriors endowed with speed and skill in warfare carried on the fight which captivated the minds of all creatures.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Indrajit

FAQs

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

Excellence with restraint: martial skill is presented as a disciplined art, implying yuddha-nīti—combat conducted through ability and training rather than chaos.

What is the narrative situation?

The narration highlights the intensity and high skill of the duel between Hanumān and Indrajit, witnessed (in imagination) by all beings.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Raṇakauśala (battle mastery) and vega (speed): both combatants display elite warrior capability.