Shloka 6.73.7

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

Devanagari script

अद्येन्द्रवैवस्वतविष्णुमित्रसाध्याश्चवैश्वानरचन्द्रसूर्याः ।द्रक्ष्यन्तुमेविक्रममप्रमेयंविष्णोरिवोग्रंबलियज्ञवाटे ।।।।

Transliteration

manye svayambhūr bhagavān acintyo

yasyaitad astraṃ prabhavaś ca yo 'sya |

bāṇāvapātās tvam ihādya dhīman

mayā sahāvyagramanāḥ sahasva ||

Translation

I deem the Self-born Lord, Brahmā, inconceivable: this weapon is his, and its might proceeds from him. Therefore, O wise one, endure here today this hail of arrows together with me, keeping your mind untroubled.

Context

"Today, Indra, Vishnu, Mitra, Sadhyas, Vysvanara, moon and Sun will witness my immeasurable prowess as they witnessed the terrible prowess of Vishnu at the fire sacrifice of Bali."

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa
• Brahmā (Svayambhū)
• Brahmāstra
• Bāṇa (arrows)

FAQs

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

Calm endurance aligned with truth (satya): recognizing the divine provenance of the weapon, Rāma urges disciplined patience rather than fear—steadfast dharma under trial.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma counsels Lakṣmaṇa to remain composed and bear the ongoing arrow-hail linked to the Brahmāstra’s power.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Equanimity and leadership: Rāma stabilizes Lakṣmaṇa’s mind, modeling maryādā (measured conduct) amid crisis.