Shloka 6.44.32

चतुश्चत्वारिंशः सर्गः (Sarga 44): निशायुद्धम्, धूलिरुधिरप्रवाहः, इन्द्रजितो मायायुद्धम्

Devanagari script

प्रभावंसर्वभूतानिविदुरिन्द्रजितोयुधि ।तेनतेतंमहात्मानंतुष्टाःदृष्टवाप्रधर्षितम् ।।।।

Transliteration

prabhāvaṃ sarvabhūtāni vidur indrajito yudhi | tena te taṃ mahātmānaṃ tuṣṭā dṛṣṭvā pradharṣitam ||

Translation

All beings knew Indrajit’s power in war; therefore, seeing that great one humbled and brought low, they rejoiced in deep satisfaction.

Context

All beings present in war were aware of Indrajith's deeds. Therefore, they were gratified to see him defeated.

Characters & Entities

• Indrajit
• All beings (sarvabhūta)

FAQs

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

Dharma is strengthened when oppressive power is checked: the community (even ‘all beings’) finds relief when a feared force is restrained by righteous resistance.

What is the narrative situation?

Observers, aware of Indrajit’s notorious prowess, feel glad upon witnessing his being overpowered.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

The virtue lies with the dharmic side’s courage—defeating a formidable enemy becomes a moral victory that restores hope.