Shloka 6.80.41

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

Devanagari script

तमेनंमायिनंक्षुद्रमन्तर्हितरथंबलात् ।राक्षसंनिहनिष्यन्तिदृष्टवावानरयूथपाः ।।।।

Transliteration

śastrāṇi śarapatrāṇi samidho ’tha vibhītakāḥ | lohitāni ca vāsāṁsi sruvaṁ kārṣṇāyasaṁ tathā || 6.80.7 ||

Translation

There were weapons and blades of reed-grass, vibhītaka-wood set as fuel-sticks, red garments, and likewise an iron ladle for the sacred offerings.

Context

" A conjurer, mean, and invisible Indrajith with the chariot, if seen, in any way the Vanara troops will forcibly kill him with their strength."

Characters & Entities

• vibhītaka (tree/wood)
• weapons (śastra)
• sruva (ladle)
• iron (kārṣṇāyasa)
• red garments (lohita-vāsa)

FAQs

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

It shows the meticulous arrangement of ritual paraphernalia. In Ramayana ethics, such external correctness is secondary to satya (truth) and dharma (right intent and conduct).

What is the narrative situation?

The text lists the materials assembled/used for Indrajit’s fire-rite connected to his impending combat plans.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Orderliness and preparedness—qualities that can serve either dharma or adharma depending on purpose.