Shloka 6.82.25

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

Devanagari script

निकुम्भिलामधिष्ठायपावकंजुहवेन्द्रजित् ।।।।यज्ञभूम्यांततोगत्वापावकस्तेनरक्षसा ।हूयमानःप्रजज्वालमांसशोणितभुक्तदा ।।।।

Transliteration

imam arthaṃ hi vijñāpya rāmaṃ sugrīvam eva ca | tau yat pratividhāsyete tat kariṣyāmahe vayam ||

Translation

After informing Rama—and Sugriva as well—of this matter, we shall do exactly what those two decide in response.

Context

Indrajith reaching Nikumbhilam, the sacrificial ground, poured oblation of blood into the sacrificial fire for Devatas and the fire blazed.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Sugriva

FAQs

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

Dharma is truthful reporting (satya) followed by disciplined obedience: decisions should be aligned with rightful leadership after facts are conveyed.

What is the narrative situation?

A messenger-group resolves to report a critical development to Rama and Sugriva and then act according to their directive.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Loyalty and accountability—acting only after informing superiors and receiving a principled decision.