Shloka 6.80.24

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

Devanagari script

प्रच्छादयन्तौगगनंशरजालैर्महाबलौ ।तमस्त्रःसूर्यसङ्काशैर्नैवपस्पृशतुश्शरैः ।।।।

Transliteration

pracchādayantau gaganaṃ śara-jālair mahā-balau | tam astraḥ sūrya-saṅkāśair naiva paspṛśatuḥ śaraiḥ || 6.80.24 ||

Translation

Though the mighty pair veiled the sky with nets of arrows, radiant like the sun, their shafts still could not reach him.

Context

Though the mighty Rama and Lakshmana were covering the sky with their arrows resembling the sun they could not touch Indrajith.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa
• Indrajit
• Sky
• Arrows

FAQs

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

Dharma is perseverance with humility: even great strength may not yield immediate results, yet one must continue righteous effort without despair.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa fire vast, brilliant volleys that fill the sky, but Indrajit remains unreachable due to concealment.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Utsāha (undaunted effort) and endurance in the face of an unseen adversary.