Shloka 6.82.3

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

Devanagari script

कस्माद्विषण्णवदनाविद्रवध्वंप्लवङ्गमाः ।त्यक्तयुद्धसमुत्साहाश्शूरत्वंक्वनुवोगतम् ।।।।

Transliteration

so 'rciḥ pinaddho dadṛśe homaśoṇitatarpitaḥ | sandhyāgata ivādityaḥ sutīvro 'gniḥ samutthitaḥ ||

Translation

Sated with the blood offered in oblation, the fire’s flame appeared thick and swelling; rising intensely bright, it looked like the sun at twilight.

Context

"O monkeys! Why have you lost enthusiasm to fight, looking sad and running away? Where has your valour gone?"

Characters & Entities

• Agni (fire)
• Indrajit (implied as ritual agent)

FAQs

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

The verse uses vivid imagery to mark an ominous empowerment; it implicitly cautions that power-signs are not proof of righteousness.

What is the narrative situation?

The sacrificial fire responds dramatically to Indrajit’s offerings, indicating the rite’s potency.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Discernment—readers are urged to distinguish dazzling power from dharmic legitimacy.