Shloka 6.45.1

इन्द्रजितः अन्तर्धानयुद्धं — Indrajit’s Concealed Assault and the Fall of Rama and Lakshmana

Devanagari script

सतस्यगतिमन्विच्छन्राजपुत्रःप्रतापवान् ।दिदेशातिबलोरामोदशवानरयूथपान् ।।6.45.1।।

Transliteration

sa tasya gatim anvicchan rājaputraḥ pratāpavān | dideśātibalo rāmo daśa vānarayūthapān ||

Translation

Seeking to learn his movements, Rama—the mighty prince—dispatched ten leaders of Vānara troops to find out his whereabouts.

Context

Rama, the son of the king, a powerful and strong warrior, ordered ten Vanaras to know the whereabouts (of Indrajith).

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Vanara troop-leaders
• Indrajit (implied as the one being sought)

FAQs

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

Dharma includes responsible leadership: a righteous commander seeks accurate knowledge before acting, minimizing harm and confusion in war.

What is the narrative situation?

Indrajit has become difficult to track; Rama responds by delegating reconnaissance to capable Vanara leaders.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Prudent leadership—strength guided by strategy and clarity rather than impulsive violence.