Shloka 6.80.16

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

Devanagari script

सोऽभिनिर्यायनगरादिन्द्रजित्समितिञ्जयः ।हत्वाग्निंराक्षसैर्मन्त्रैरन्तर्धानगतोऽब्रवीत् ।।।।

Transliteration

so 'bhiniryāya nagarād indrajit samitiñjayaḥ | hutvāgniṃ rākṣasair mantrair antardhānagato 'bravīt ||6.80.16||

Translation

Then Indrajit, triumphant in battle, went forth from the city; having offered into the fire with rākṣasa mantras, he became invisible and spoke.

Context

Indrajith who had acquired the power of being victorious in the wars departed, after uttering ritualistic verses which are known to Rakshasas only and making an offering into fire disappeared and bragged as follows.

Characters & Entities

• Indrajit
• city (Laṅkā, implied)
• Agni (sacrificial fire)
• rākṣasa mantras

FAQs

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

The verse contrasts proclaimed prowess with moral legitimacy: concealment and occult advantage raise questions of fair combat; Dharma in the epic favors transparent valor aligned with truth.

What is the narrative situation?

Indrajit leaves the city after rites, becomes invisible through rākṣasa-mantras, and begins a boastful declaration before attacking.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Cunning and confidence—battlefield mastery through secrecy and ritual power.