Shloka 6.80.5

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

Devanagari script

तथोक्तोराक्षसेन्द्रेणप्रतिगृह्यपितुर्वचः ।यज्ञभूमौ स विधिवत् पावकंजुहवेन्द्रजित् ।।।।

Transliteration

asyaiva tu vadhe yatnaṁ kariṣyāvo mahābhuja | ādekṣyāvo mahāvegān astrān āśīviṣopamān || 6.80.40 ||

Translation

Yet for his slaying, O mighty-armed one, we shall strive; we shall unleash swift and forceful weapons, like venomous serpents in their deadly strike.

Context

Hearing the words spoken by the Lord of Rakshasas, Indrajith respecting the command poured oblations in the fireas per tradition before proceeding.

Characters & Entities

• Śrī Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa
• astra (divine missiles/weapons)
• āśīviṣa (venomous serpent, as simile)
• Indrajit (implied target)

FAQs

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

Dharma here is protective and purposeful: decisive force is justified when directed against a dangerous aggressor, while still bounded by rules stated just prior (do not harm the surrendered/helpless).

What is the narrative situation?

After articulating restraints of righteous combat, the speaker resolves to focus efforts on eliminating the principal threat (Indrajit) using powerful astras.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Resolve (dhṛti) and strategic clarity—strength applied with discrimination.