Shloka 6.49.7

शरबन्धनविलापः (The Lament under the Net of Arrows)

Devanagari script

परित्यक्षाम्यहंप्राणान्वानराणांतुपश्याताम् ।यदिपञ्चत्वमापन्नस्सुमित्रानन्दवर्धनः ।।6.49.7।।

Transliteration

taṃ dṛṣṭvā tvaritaṃ yāntaṃ nīlāñjanacayopamam ||6.49.32|| vānarā dudruvus sarve manyamānās tu rāvaṇim |

Translation

Seeing him hurrying along, dark as a mass of blue collyrium, all the Vānaras fled—mistaking him for Rāvaṇa’s son.

Context

"If Sumithra's dear son gets merged with the five elements, I will give up my life as the Vanaras are beholding."

Characters & Entities

• Vibhishana
• Vanaras
• Ravana
• Ravana's son (Indrajit/Meghanada)

FAQs

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

Dharma also requires discernment (viveka): in chaos, misrecognition can lead to panic; the righteous side must cultivate clarity to act truthfully and effectively.

What is the narrative situation?

The Vanaras see the dark, rushing figure of Vibhīṣaṇa and, mistaking him for Indrajit (Rāvaṇa’s son), scatter in fear.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Implicitly, the need for steadiness and correct judgment under pressure; the verse highlights how fear can disrupt dharmic action.