Shloka 6.80.6

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

Devanagari script

जुह्वतश्चापितत्राग्निंरक्तोष्णीषधरास्त्रिरियः ।आजग्मुस्तत्रसम्भ्रान्ताराक्षस्योयत्ररावणिः ।।।।

Transliteration

tam enaṁ māyinaṁ kṣudram antarhitarathaṁ balāt | rākṣasaṁ nihaniṣyanti dṛṣṭvā vānarayūthapāḥ || 6.80.41 ||

Translation

If they catch sight of that petty, deceitful Rākṣasa—the conjurer who moves with a hidden chariot—the Vanara troop-leaders will strike him down by sheer force.

Context

Thereafter, as he went to the place of fire sacrifice, Rakshasa women brought red coloured head dresses to wear (for the priests).

Characters & Entities

• Indrajit (implied as māyin/antarhitaratha)
• Vanara yūthapāḥ (troop leaders)
• Rākṣasa

FAQs

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

Protection of the righteous cause through coordinated effort: when an adversary uses deceit and terror, dharma permits firm, collective resistance—provided it remains within the moral limits of combat.

What is the narrative situation?

A plan is stated: once Indrajit becomes visible or is detected, the Vanara commanders will overwhelm him with force.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Vigilance and unity—organized courage against an elusive enemy.