Shloka 6.87.7

न्यग्रोध-प्रवेश-निवारणम् (Preventing Indrajit’s Banyan-Tree Rite) / Indrajit Confronts Vibhishana

Devanagari script

तथेत्युक्त्वामहातेजास्सौमित्रिर्मित्रनन्दनः । बभूवावस्थितस्तत्रचित्रंविस्फारयन्? धनुः ।।6.87.7।।

Transliteration

tathety uktvā mahātejāḥ saumitrir mitranandanaḥ | babhūvāvasthitas tatra citraṃ visphārayan dhanuḥ || 6.87.7 ||

Translation

Saying, “So be it,” the mighty and radiant Saumitrī (Lakṣmaṇa)—a delight to his allies—stood firm there, twanging his splendid bow.

Context

Brilliant Saumithri, delighted by his friends, twanging his wonderful bow stood there, after Vibheeshana had spoken to him.

Characters & Entities

• Lakṣmaṇa (Saumitrī)
• bow (dhanuḥ)
• friends/allies (mitra)

FAQs

What is the core teaching?

Prompt, disciplined readiness in service of dharma: Lakṣmaṇa’s assent (“So be it”) is immediately followed by steady, prepared action, showing loyalty to allies and commitment to the righteous objective.

What is happening in the narrative?

After agreeing to the preceding instruction/counsel, Lakṣmaṇa stands his ground and twangs his splendid bow—an audible sign of preparedness—indicating he is poised to proceed with the next martial step in the battle context.