Shloka 6.80.28

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

Devanagari script

स रामंसूर्यसङ्काशैश्शरैर्धत्तवरोर्भृशम् ।विव्याधसमरेक्रुद्धःसर्वगात्रेषुरावणिः ।।।।

Transliteration

sa rāmaṃ sūrya-saṅkāśaiḥ śarair datta-varo bhṛśam | vivyādha samare kruddhaḥ sarva-gātreṣu rāvaṇiḥ || 6.80.28 ||

Translation

Then the enraged son of Rāvaṇa, endowed with boons, grievously pierced Rāma in battle, striking all his limbs with arrows bright as the sun.

Context

In that conflict, the enraged son of Ravana, pierced all over Rama's limbs, with arrows bestowed to him, which were as effulgent as the Sun.

Characters & Entities

• Indrajit (Rāvaṇi)
• Rāvaṇa
• Rāma
• Boons (vara)
• Arrows

FAQs

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

Dharma teaches that righteousness may still endure suffering; the presence of boons and power does not equal moral rightness, and the just must persist despite pain.

What is the narrative situation?

Indrajit, empowered by boons and anger, strikes Rāma repeatedly with radiant arrows, wounding him across his body.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s implied virtue is titikṣā (forbearance) and unwavering commitment to the righteous cause even when injured.