Shloka 6.73.57

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

Devanagari script

ततस्सरक्षोधिपतिर्महात्मासर्वादिशोबाणगणैशशिताग्रैः ।प्रच्छादयामासरविप्रकाशैर्विपादयामास च वानरेन्द्रान् ।।।।

Transliteration

tatas sa rakṣodhipatir mahātmā sarvā diśo bāṇagaṇaiḥ śaśitāgraiḥ |

pracchādayāmāsa raviprakāśair vipādayāmāsa ca vānarendrān ||

Translation

Then that great lord of the Rakshasas blanketed every direction with volleys of sharp-tipped arrows, radiant like the sun, and struck down the Vanara leaders.

Context

Thereafter the mighty Lord of Rakshasas despatched volley of sharp tipped arrows bright like the Sun, at Vanara leaders on all sides and eradicated.

Characters & Entities

• Indrajit (implied as rakṣodhipati in this passage’s flow)
• Vanara leaders (vānarendrāḥ)

FAQs

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

Leadership is shown as a focal point of conflict: the fall of leaders tests an army’s commitment to duty; dharma is measured by steadiness even when commanders are targeted.

What is the narrative situation?

Indrajit intensifies the assault, saturating the battlefield with arrows and hitting prominent Vanara chiefs.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

The verse emphasizes relentless martial force; indirectly it sets up the Vanaras’ need for courage and cohesion under pressure.