Shloka 6.73.37

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

Devanagari script

शरेणैकेन च हरीन्नवपञ्च च सप्त च ।बिभेदसमरेक्रुद्धोराक्षसान् संप्रहर्षयन् ।।।।

Transliteration

śareṇaikena ca harīn nava pañca ca sapta ca |

bibheda samare kruddho rākṣasān saṃpraharṣayan ||

Translation

Enraged on the battlefield, he pierced the Vānaras—some with a single arrow, others with nine, five, or seven—delighting the rākṣasas.

Context

Filled with anger, Indrajith alone with nine, five, seven arrows tore the Vanaras into pieces.

Characters & Entities

• Indrajit
• Vanaras
• Rākṣasas

FAQs

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

It contrasts righteous purpose with relish in harm: the Rākṣasas rejoice in violence, suggesting an ethical critique of taking joy in suffering.

What is the narrative situation?

Indrajit’s archery devastates the Vanara ranks, and the Rākṣasa side exults.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Implied virtue: compassion and restraint; the verse foregrounds their opposite—cruel triumphalism.