Shloka 6.80.34

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

Devanagari script

तेनातिविद्धौतौवीरौरुक्मपुङ्खैःसुसम्हतैः ।बभूवतुर्धाशरथीपुष्पितामिवकिंशुकौ ।।।।

Transliteration

tenātividdhau tau vīrau rukmapuṅkhaiḥ susaṃhataiḥ | babhūvatur dāśarathī puṣpitām iva kiṃśukau ||

Translation

Severely struck by his well-made arrows with golden fletching, the two heroic sons of Daśaratha looked like kiṃśuka trees in full bloom.

Context

Both the sons of Dasharatha looked like fully blossomed Kimsuka trees (blood flowing from the body) pierced by well-made gold shafted arrows.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa
• Daśaratha
• kiṃśuka (tree)

FAQs

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

Dharma is shown through endurance: even the righteous may suffer bodily harm, yet they persist in their responsibility without surrendering to despair.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa are badly pierced by arrows; their bloodied appearance is compared to red blossoms on kiṃśuka trees.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Resilience—continuing to stand and fight despite grievous wounds.