Shloka 6.82.26

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

Devanagari script

निकुम्भिलामधिष्ठायपावकंजुहवेन्द्रजित् ।।6.82.25।।यज्ञभूम्यांततोगत्वापावकस्तेनरक्षसा ।हूयमानःप्रजज्वालमांसशोणितभुक्तदा ।।6.82.26।।

Transliteration

ity uktvā vānaraśreṣṭho vārayann sarvavānarān | śanaiḥ śanair asantrastaḥ sabalaḥ sa nyavartata ||

Translation

Having spoken thus, the foremost of the Vanaras restrained all the Vanaras; fearless and with his forces, he withdrew little by little.

Context

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

Characters & Entities

• Vanaraśreṣṭha (chief Vanara; contextually Hanuman)
• Vanaras

FAQs

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

Dharma includes restraint and strategic discipline: courage is not recklessness; a leader must control troops and withdraw orderly when needed.

What is the narrative situation?

After issuing instructions, the Vanara leader prevents a chaotic rush and manages an organized retreat.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Composure under pressure—fearlessness combined with command and tactical prudence.