Shloka 6.80.11

इन्द्रजितो यज्ञानुष्ठानं अन्तर्धानं च (Indrajit’s Rite and the Invisible Assault)

Devanagari script

हुत्वाग्निंतर्पयित्वाथदेवदानवराक्षसान् ।आरुरोहरथश्रेष्ठमन्तर्थानगतंशुभम् ।।।।

Transliteration

hutvāgniṃ tarpayitvātha devadānavarākṣasān | ārurōha rathaśreṣṭham antardhānagataṃ śubham ||6.80.11||

Translation

After offering into the fire and ritually gratifying the Devas, Dānavas, and Rākṣasas, Indrajit mounted an excellent, auspicious chariot and then vanished from sight.

Context

Having offered fire that way, and gratified Devas, Danavas and Rakshasas, he (Indrajith) ascended the best of chariots and disappeared.

Characters & Entities

• Indrajit
• Agni (sacrificial fire)
• Devas
• Dānavas
• Rākṣasas
• chariot (ratha)

FAQs

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

The verse highlights the power of ritual action and intention; ethically, it warns that religious rites can be used toward adharmic ends when driven by pride and violence rather than righteousness and truth.

What is the narrative situation?

Indrajit completes a fire-offering and propitiatory rites and then mounts a splendid chariot, becoming invisible as he prepares for battle.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Strategic prowess and ritual competence are emphasized—though portrayed in service of an unrighteous objective, contrasting skill with true dharmic purpose.