Shloka 6.73.35

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

Devanagari script

तेवध्यमानास्समरेवानराःपादपायुधाः ।अभ्यवर्षन्तसहसारावणिंशैलपादपैः ।।।।

Transliteration

te vadhyamānāḥ samare vānarāḥ pādapāyudhāḥ |

abhyavarṣanta sahasā rāvaṇiṃ śaila-pādapaiḥ ||

Translation

Though being struck down in battle, the Vānaras—armed with uprooted trees—suddenly showered Rāvaṇa’s son (Indrajit) with rocks and tree-trunks.

Context

Struck in the battle by Indrajith, the Vanaras rained heavily armed with trees and rocks.

Characters & Entities

• Indrajit
• Rāvaṇa

FAQs

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

Steadfastness in a righteous cause: even when wounded, the Vanaras do not abandon their duty to resist adharma and protect Rāma’s mission.

What is the narrative situation?

Indrajit is striking the Vanara army; the Vanaras immediately counter by hurling rocks and uprooted trees at him.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Courage and resilience—continuing to fight despite injury and pressure.