Shloka 6.73.30

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

Devanagari script

ततोहयरथाकीर्णंपताकाध्वजशोभितम् ।निर्ययौराक्षसबलंनर्दमानंययुत्सया ।।।।

Transliteration

tato hayarathākīrṇaṃ patākādhvajaśobhitam | niryayau rākṣasabalaṃ nardamānaṃ yayutsayā ||

Translation

Then the rākṣasa host—thick with horses and chariots, adorned with pennants and banners—marched out roaring, eager for battle.

Context

Then, the Rakshasa army filled with horses and chariots, graced with pennants and flags, desiring to fight went roaring aloud.

Characters & Entities

• rākṣasa army
• horses
• chariots
• pennants
• flags

FAQs

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

The verse frames the momentum of war; dharmically it invites reflection that collective enthusiasm and display do not equal righteousness—Dharma is judged by cause and conduct, not pageantry.

What is the narrative situation?

After Indrajit’s preparations, the rākṣasa forces sortie from Laṅkā in battle formation.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Martial zeal and cohesion (as a battlefield trait), though not necessarily dharmic virtue.