Shloka 6.73.44

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

Devanagari script

तद्रुमाणांशिलानां च वर्षंप्राणहरंमहत् ।व्यपोहतमहातेजारावणिस्समितिंजयः ।।।।

Transliteration

tad drumāṇāṁ śilānāṁ ca varṣaṁ prāṇaharaṁ mahat |

vyapohata mahātejā rāvaṇiḥ samitiṁjayaḥ ||

Translation

Then the mighty Rāvaṇi (Indrajit), ever victorious in battle, beat back that vast, life-taking barrage of trees and rocks.

Context

Energetic Indrajith, who is ever victorious in battle dispersed the deadly rain of rocks and trees capable of taking out life.

Characters & Entities

• Rāvaṇi (Indrajit)

FAQs

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

The verse highlights the battlefield consequence of adharma-driven power: prowess can repel attacks, but it is morally neutral unless aligned with righteous purpose.

What is the narrative situation?

Indrajit counters a deadly shower of uprooted trees and rocks hurled in the battle.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Martial effectiveness and tactical control (śaurya/kaushala), though employed on the side opposing Rāma.