Shloka 6.80.26

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

Devanagari script

नैवज्यातलनिर्घोषा न च नेमिखुरस्वनः ।शुश्रुवेचरतस्तस्य न च रूपंप्रकाशते ।।।।

Transliteration

naiva jyā-tala-nirghoṣā na ca nemi-khura-svanaḥ | śuśruve caratas tasya na ca rūpaṃ prakāśate || 6.80.26 ||

Translation

As he moved, neither the twang of the bowstring nor the sound of impact was heard, nor the noise of wheels and hooves; and even his form did not become visible.

Context

While Indrajith was moving, neither the sounds produced by palms or of the wheels or the hoof s were heard and the form was also not visible.,

Characters & Entities

• Indrajit
• Chariot wheels (nemi)
• Hooves (khura)

FAQs

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

Dharma is aligned with satya—what is open, accountable, and knowable; concealment that removes sight and sound symbolizes adharma’s attempt to evade moral responsibility.

What is the narrative situation?

Indrajit’s movement becomes undetectable: no characteristic sounds are heard and his body is not seen.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

For Rāma’s side, the implied virtue is vigilance and composure when ordinary means of perception fail.