Shloka 6.45.10

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

Devanagari script

ततःपर्यन्तरक्ताक्षोभिन्नाञ्जनचयोपमः ।रावणिर्भ्रातरौवाक्यमन्तर्धानगतोऽब्रवीत् ।।6.45.10।।

Transliteration

tataḥ paryantaraktākṣo bhinnāñjanacayopamaḥ | rāvaṇir bhrātarau vākyam antardhānagato 'bravīt ||

Translation

Then Ravana’s son—his eyes reddened at the corners, dark like a crushed mass of collyrium—vanished from sight and spoke these words to the two brothers.

Context

Then Ravana's son with the corner of his eyes turned red in anger looking like a huge collyrium, vanished from there and spoke these words to the two brothers, Rama, and Lakshmana.

Characters & Entities

• Indrajit (Ravaṇi)
• Ravana
• Rama
• Lakshmana

FAQs

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

The verse contrasts dharmic openness with adharmic concealment: the antagonist relies on stealth and intimidation rather than honorable engagement.

What is the narrative situation?

Indrajit becomes invisible and begins addressing Rama and Lakshmana while hidden, setting up his attack.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

On the negative side, it highlights the vice of deceit; by contrast, Rama-Lakshmana’s dharma is implied as straightforward courage.