Shloka 6.80.31

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

Devanagari script

अतिमात्रंशरौघेणपीड्यमानौनरोत्तमौ ।तानिषून्पततोभल्लैरनेकैर्विचकर्ततुः ।।।।

Transliteration

atimātraṃ śaraughena pīḍyamānau narottamau | tān iṣūn patato bhallair anekair vicakartatuḥ ||

Translation

Pressed hard by a torrent of arrows, the two best of men cut down those incoming shafts with many bhalla-arrows.

Context

Brightened by the mass of arrows on their body, the best of men, Rama and Lakshmana began to tear the numerous arrows called Bhallas.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa
• bhalla (type of arrow)

FAQs

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

Dharma here appears as steadfastness under attack: even when overwhelmed, the righteous do not abandon composure or duty.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa are showered with arrows and defend themselves by cutting down the incoming missiles.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Fortitude and disciplined skill—enduring pressure while responding with controlled precision.