Shloka 6.81.23

इन्द्रजितो मायासीतावधः — Indrajit’s Illusory Sita Episode and Hanuman’s Rebuke

Devanagari script

तिब्रुवाणोहनुमान् सायुधैर्हरिभिर्वृतः ।।।।अभ्यदावत् ससुङ्कृद्धोराक्षसेन्द्रसुतंप्रति ।

Transliteration

iti bruvāṇo hanumān sāyudhair haribhir vṛtaḥ | abhyadāvat sasaṅkṛddho rākṣasendrasutaṃ prati ||

Translation

Thus speaking, Hanumān—surrounded by armed Vānara warriors—charged forward in great fury toward the son of the Rākṣasa king.

Context

Hanuman was highly enraged and speaking like got prepared for war and went surrounded by the monkeys towards Indrajith, the son of Rakshasa king.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Vānara army (Harayas)
• Indrajit (Meghanāda)
• Rāvaṇa (implied as rākṣasendra)

FAQs

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

Dharma permits force to stop imminent adharma; righteous defense becomes a duty when the innocent are threatened.

What is the narrative situation?

After rebuking Indrajit, Hanumān advances to engage him, supported by armed Vānara troops.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Protective valor (śaurya) aligned with duty—courage deployed in defense of righteousness.