Shloka 6.81.24

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

Devanagari script

पतन्तंमहावीर्यंतदनीकंवनौकसाम् ।।।।रक्षसांभीमकोपानामनीकंतुन्यवारयत् ।

Transliteration

patantaṃ mahāvīryaṃ tad anīkaṃ vanaukasām | rakṣasāṃ bhīmakopānām anīkaṃ tu nyavārayat ||

Translation

That mighty troop of forest-dwelling Vānaras, rushing in, checked the advancing Rākṣasa ranks—terrible in their fury.

Context

Rakshasa army troops of mighty prowess, terribly angry, were advancing towards wood dwellers (Vanara troops) and were intercepted by the Vanara troops.

Characters & Entities

• Vānara army (Vanaukasaḥ)
• Rākṣasa army

FAQs

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

Collective duty in a righteous cause: disciplined resistance against oppressive force is part of dharmic warfare.

What is the narrative situation?

The Vānara forces block the enraged Rākṣasa formation as the battle lines meet.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Cohesion and steadfastness (dhṛti) in defending allies and maintaining the line.