Shloka 6.80.12

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

Devanagari script

स वाजिभिश्चतुर्भिस्तुबाणैश्चनिशितैर्युतः ।आरोपितमहाचापश्शुशुभेस्यन्दनोत्तमः ।।।।

Transliteration

sa vājibhiś caturbhis tu bāṇaiś ca niśitair yutaḥ | āropita-mahācāpaḥ śuśubhe syandanottamaḥ ||6.80.12||

Translation

That superb chariot shone brightly—yoked to four horses, stocked with keen arrows, and bearing a mighty bow set in place.

Context

Drawn by horses, fitted with sharp mighty bows, the chariot was shining exquisitely and looked charming.

Characters & Entities

• Indrajit
• chariot (syandana/ratha)
• four horses
• arrows (bāṇa)
• great bow (mahācāpa)

FAQs

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

Outer splendor and military readiness are ethically neutral; Dharma depends on the cause served—strength and resources gain moral worth only when aligned with truth and righteous restraint.

What is the narrative situation?

The text describes the equipment and brilliance of Indrajit’s chariot as he readies himself for combat.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Preparedness and martial efficiency—careful arming and readiness for decisive action.