Shloka 6.73.22

इन्द्रजितः ब्रह्मास्त्र-यागः तथा वानरसेनाविध्वंसः (Indrajit’s Brahmastra Rite and the Crushing of the Vanara Host)

Devanagari script

सहविर्लाजसंस्कारैर्माल्यगन्धपुरस्कृतैः ।।।।जुहुवेपावकंतत्रराक्षनेन्द्रःप्रतापवान् ।

Transliteration

sa havirlājasaṃskārair mālyagandhapuraskṛtaiḥ | juhuve pāvakaṃ tatra rākṣanendraḥ pratāpavān ||

Translation

There the valiant lord among the Rākṣasas offered worship to Pāvaka (Fire), using offerings prepared with parched grain and preceded by garlands and fragrances.

Context

The heroic Rakshasa king worshipped according to tradition with flowers and fragrance followed by parched grain and fire god.

Characters & Entities

• Indrajit
• Pāvaka (Agni)
• Garlands (mālya)
• Fragrance (gandha)
• Parched grain (lāja)

FAQs

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

It highlights the tension between sacred ritual and moral intent: dharma is not merely ceremonial purity but ethical purpose grounded in truth.

What is the narrative situation?

Details of Indrajit’s offerings to the fire are described (materials and honors used).

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Meticulous observance and resourcefulness in ritual preparation.