Shloka 6.80.23

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

Devanagari script

तौतस्यशरवेगेनपरीतौरामलक्ष्मणौ ।धनुषीसशरेकृत्वादिव्यमस्त्रंप्रचक्रतुः ।।।।

Transliteration

tau tasya śara-vegena parītau rāma-lakṣmaṇau | dhanuṣī sa-śare kṛtvā divyam astraṃ pracakratuḥ || 6.80.23 ||

Translation

Enveloped by the rush of his arrows, Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa took up their bows with arrows and, in reply, brought forth a splendid divine weapon.

Context

Covered by the speed of the arrows released on them, both Rama and Lakshmana wielding their bows and arrows discharged wonderful arrows and exhibited their power.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa
• Indrajit (implied by 'his arrows')
• Bows
• Divine weapon (divya astra)

FAQs

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

Dharma here is resilient duty: even when overwhelmed, the righteous warrior responds with disciplined skill rather than panic, keeping purpose and control.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa, pressed by Indrajit’s arrow-volley, prepare and deploy a powerful divine weapon to counter him.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Śaurya (valor) joined with kauśala (mastery of weapons) and steadiness under pressure.