Shloka 6.82.13

इन्द्रजित्-हनूमद्-युद्धं तथा निकुम्भिलायां होमः (Indrajit vs Hanuman; Indrajit’s Nikumbhila rite)

Devanagari script

तमभ्यधावन् शतशोनदन्तःकाननौकसः ।तेद्रुमांश्चमहाकायागिरिशृङ्गाणिचोद्यताः ।।।।

Transliteration

tam abhyadhāvan śataśo nadantaḥ kānanaukasaḥ | te drumāṃś ca mahākāyā giriśṛṅgāṇi codyatāḥ ||

Translation

Then those gigantic forest-dwelling Vānara warriors, roaring in hundreds, rushed upon them, lifting up trees and even mountain-peaks as weapons.

Context

Those gigantic forest dwellers in hundreds seizing trees and rocks lifted and fought making loud noise.

Characters & Entities

• Vānaras (forest-dwellers)
• Rākṣasas (implied opponents)

FAQs

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

It reflects yuddha-dharma: standing firm and advancing courageously in a righteous cause, even against overwhelming violence.

What is the narrative situation?

The Vānara forces surge into battle in massed ranks, using trees and rocks as improvised weapons.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Collective courage and fearlessness (abhaya), shown by charging while roaring and wielding massive natural weapons.