Shloka 6.82.27

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

Devanagari script

सोऽर्चिःपिनद्धोददृशेहोमशोणिततर्पितः ।सन्ध्यागतइवादित्यःसुतीव्रोऽग्नि: समुत्थितः ।।।।

Transliteration

tataḥ prekṣya hanūmantaṃ vrajantaṃ yatra rāghavaḥ | sa hotukāmo duṣṭātmā gataś caityaṃ nikumbhilām ||

Translation

Then, seeing Hanuman going toward Raghava, that wicked-minded one—desiring to perform an oblation—went to the shrine at Nikumbhilā.

Context

The flame had swollen up with the offering of blood as oblation and risen. It was very bright and wrapped in the flames the fire resembled the sun.

Characters & Entities

• Hanuman
• Rama (Rāghava)
• Indrajit (implied by context as 'duṣṭātmā')
• Nikumbhilā
• Caitya (shrine)

FAQs

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

The verse contrasts dharmic purpose and adharmic intent: ritual acts gain moral meaning from intention; wicked intent can misuse sacred forms.

What is the narrative situation?

As Hanuman moves to report to Rama, Indrajit shifts to a ritual strategy at Nikumbhilā to gain advantage.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Alertness and duty in communication (Hanuman), set against calculated, unethical opportunism (Indrajit).