Shloka 6.81.33

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

Devanagari script

ततःखडगेनमहताहत्वातामिन्द्रजित् स्वयम् ।हृष्टस्सरथमास्थायननाद च महास्वनम् ।।।।

Transliteration

tataḥ khaḍgena mahatā hatvā tām indrajit svayam | hṛṣṭaḥ sa ratham āsthāya nanāda ca mahāsvanam ||

Translation

Then Indrajit himself, having slain her with his great sword, rejoiced; mounting his chariot, he roared with a mighty sound.

Context

Indrajith himself with his long sword killed her, then rejoiced, he ascended the chariot and roared in a loud tone.

Characters & Entities

• Indrajit
• chariot (ratha)
• sword (khaḍga)

FAQs

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

The verse underscores a dharmic critique: exultation in cruelty (even staged) signals moral corruption; righteous action is not paired with delight in suffering.

What is the narrative situation?

Indrajit publicly celebrates to amplify the effect of the deception on the vānaras.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

By contrast, dharma values compassion and restraint; Indrajit embodies the opposite—triumphalism rooted in harm and deception.