Shloka 6.45.11

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

Devanagari script

युध्यमानमनालक्षयंशक्रोऽपित्रिदशेश्वरः ।द्रष्टुमासादितुंवापिनशक्तःकिंपुनर्युवाम् ।।6.45.11।।

Transliteration

yudhyamānam anālakṣyaṃ śakro 'pi tridaśeśvaraḥ | draṣṭum āsādituṃ vāpi na śaktaḥ kiṃ punar yuvām ||

Translation

“Even Śakra, lord of the gods, cannot see me—or reach me—while I fight unseen; how much less can you two?”

Context

Indrajith who had fire like eyes, said," even the ruler of gods cannot discern while I am fighting war, why speak about you? It is not possible."

Characters & Entities

• Indrajit
• Indra (Śakra)
• Rama
• Lakshmana

FAQs

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

The verse warns against arrogance (mada): boasting of power gained through unfair means undermines dharma and signals moral decline.

What is the narrative situation?

Indrajit, hidden from sight, intimidates Rama and Lakshmana by claiming even Indra cannot detect or reach him during combat.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

By contrast to Indrajit’s pride, the implied virtue for the righteous is humility and reliance on right conduct rather than trickery.