Shloka 6.87.8
न्यग्रोध-प्रवेश-निवारणम् (Preventing Indrajit’s Banyan-Tree Rite) / Indrajit Confronts Vibhishana
स रथेनाग्निवर्णेनबलवान्रावणात्मजः ।इन्द्रजित्कवचीखङ्गीसध्वजःप्रत्यदृश्यत ।।6.87.8।।
sa rathenāgnivarṇena balavān rāvaṇātmajaḥ | indrajit kavacī khaṅgī sadhvajaḥ pratyadṛśyata || 6.87.8 ||
Rāvaṇa’s son Indrajit—mighty in strength—came into view, standing in a chariot glowing like fire, armed with armor and sword, and bearing a bannered standard.
Indrajith, who was endowed with mighty prowess, armed with shield and sword, appeared like glowing gold in the chariot decorated with a post.
Dharma here is framed as the public, accountable nature of warfare: the warrior is seen openly with arms and insignia, emphasizing responsibility and identifiable conduct in battle.
Indrajit manifests visibly on the battlefield, fully armed and mounted, marking a renewed phase of direct confrontation.
Martial prowess and preparedness (śaurya/udyama) are highlighted through Indrajit’s armed, bannered presence.