Shloka 6.81.28

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

Devanagari script

न हन्तव्याःस्त्रियश्चेतियद् ब्रवीषिप्लवङ्गम ।।।।पीडाकरममित्राणांयत्स्यात्कर्तव्यमेवतत् ।

Transliteration

imāṃ hatvā tato rāmaṃ lakṣmaṇaṃ tvāṃ ca vānara | sugrīvaṃ ca vadhiṣyāmi taṃ cānāryaṃ vibhīṣaṇam ||

Translation

After killing her today, I shall then kill Rāma, Lakṣmaṇa, and you, O vānarā—Sugrīva as well, and that ignoble Vibhīṣaṇa.

Context

"O Hanuman! You said women should not be killed. But whoever causes trouble to the enemy, action should be taken, said Indrajith."

Characters & Entities

• Indrajit
• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa
• Hanumān
• Sugrīva
• Vibhīṣaṇa
• Sītā (implied as 'imām')

FAQs

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

The verse highlights adharma through intimidation and vengeful intent; dharma is implied by contrast—true righteousness does not rely on terror or deceit to claim victory.

What is the narrative situation?

Indrajit announces a sequence of killings to demoralize the vānaras, setting the stage for a deceptive act meant to break their resolve.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

A negative trait is foregrounded: arrogance and cruelty, especially in branding Vibhīṣaṇa (a dharma-aligned defector) as “anārya.”