Shloka 5.48.33

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

Devanagari script

हनुमतो वेद न राक्षसोऽन्तरं न मारुतिस्तस्य महात्मनोऽन्तरम्।परस्परं निर्विषहौ बभूवतुः समेत्य तौ देवसमानविक्रमौ।।।।

Transliteration

hanumato veda na rākṣaso 'ntaraṃ na mārutis tasya mahātmano 'ntaram | parasparaṃ nirviṣahau babhūvatuḥ sametya tau devasamānavikramau ||

Translation

The rākṣasa found no opening against Hanumān, nor did Māruti find an opening against that great warrior. Meeting thus—both equal to the gods in prowess—they became mutually unendurable to one another.

Context

The demon did not find a way to hit Hanuman. Maruti also found no opportunity to hit great Indrajit. Both of them being equal to gods in valour became too much to each other in war. (Both of them moved at meteoric speed making it difficult to aim at the enemy.)

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān (Māruti)
• Indrajit (rākṣasa)

FAQs

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

Perseverance without deceit: neither side finds an easy ‘gap’; the verse highlights sustained effort and the reality that righteous aims often meet equally formidable resistance.

What is the narrative situation?

The duel reaches a stalemate of skill and speed: neither Indrajit nor Hanumān can easily strike the other.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Pratijñā-dhṛti (tenacious resolve): both persist intensely, showing unwavering commitment to their respective objectives.