Shloka 6.45.13

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

Devanagari script

एवमुक्त्वातुधर्मज्ञौभ्रातरौरामलक्ष्मणौ ।निर्बिभेदशितैर्बाणैःप्रजहर्षननादच ।।6.45.13।।

Transliteration

evam uktvā tu dharmajñau bhrātarau rāmalakṣmaṇau | nirbibhēda śitair bāṇaiḥ prajaharṣa nanāda ca ||

Translation

Having spoken thus, he pierced the two righteous brothers, Rama and Lakshmana, with sharp arrows; exulting, he roared aloud.

Context

Indrajith having spoken to the righteous brothers Rama and Lakshmana in that way, began to pain them with arrows and stood rejoiced roaring aloud.

Characters & Entities

• Indrajit
• Rama
• Lakshmana

FAQs

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

Dharma is tested under injury: the righteous may suffer, yet their commitment to right conduct remains the defining standard.

What is the narrative situation?

Immediately after taunting them, Indrajit wounds Rama and Lakshmana and celebrates his apparent advantage.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rama and Lakshmana are marked as dharma-knowers; the antagonist’s glee underscores his cruelty and moral inversion.