Shloka 6.80.19

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

Devanagari script

आपपातथसङ्कृद्धोदशग्रीवेणचोदितः ।तीक्षणकार्मुकनाराचैस्तीक्षणस्त्विन्द्ररिपूरणे ।।।।

Transliteration

āpapāta tha saṅkṛddho daśagrīveṇa coditaḥ | tīkṣṇa-kārmuka-nārācais tīkṣṇas tv indraripū raṇe ||6.80.19||

Translation

Then, urged on by Daśagrīva (Rāvaṇa), Indrajit—fierce in battle, bearing a keen bow and barbed arrows—rushed forward in wrath.

Context

Directed by the ten headed Ravana, enemy of Indra, equipped with sharp bows Indrajith rushed furiously.

Characters & Entities

• Indrajit
• Rāvaṇa (Daśagrīva)
• bows (kārmuka)
• nārāca missiles
• battlefield (raṇa)

FAQs

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

Obedience to authority is not automatically dharmic; Dharma requires discernment—commands that fuel unjust aggression lead to further unrighteousness.

What is the narrative situation?

Following Rāvaṇa’s instigation, Indrajit advances aggressively into the fight, fully armed.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Martial ferocity and responsiveness to command—swift, forceful action under orders.