Shloka 6.45.7

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

Devanagari script

रामलक्ष्मणयोरेवसर्वदेहभिदश्शरान् ।भृशमावेशयामासरावणिस्समितिञ्जयः ।।6.45.7।।

Transliteration

tayoḥ kṣatajamārgeṇa susrāva rudhiraṃ bahu |

tāv ubhau ca prakāśete puṣpitāv iva kiṃśukau ||6.45.9||

Translation

From the tracks of their wounds, blood flowed in abundance; yet the two brothers shone, like kiṃśuka trees in full bloom.

Context

Indrajith who is ever victorious, pierced repeatedly arrows all over the body of Rama and Lakshmana.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa
• kiṃśuka trees

FAQs

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

A dharmic life can remain luminous even in suffering: the imagery suggests inner nobility and truth (satya) shining despite bodily harm.

What is the narrative situation?

After being pierced, Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa bleed profusely, yet are described with a strikingly radiant simile.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Majesty and fortitude—dignity that remains visible even when wounded.