Shloka 6.87.9

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

Devanagari script

तमुवाचमहातेजाःपौलस्त्यमपराजितम् ।समह्वयेत्वांसमरेसम्यग्युद्धंप्रयच्छमे ।।6.87.9।।

Transliteration

tam uvāca mahātejāḥ paulastyam aparājitam | samāhvaye tvāṃ samare samyag yuddhaṃ prayaccha me || 6.87.9 ||

Translation

Then Lakṣmaṇa, radiant with great energy, addressed that undefeated scion of the Paulastya line: “I challenge you in battle—grant me a fair, face-to-face fight.”

Context

Lakshmana of extraordinary energy, spoke to Indrajith of the Paulastya clan," I challenge you to fight in battle directly. Fight with me."

Characters & Entities

• Lakshmana
• Indrajit
• Paulastya lineage

FAQs

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

The verse foregrounds yuddha-dharma: combat should be direct and fair, not deceptive—an appeal to righteousness even amid hostility.

What is the narrative situation?

Lakṣmaṇa confronts Indrajit and formally calls him to engage in straightforward battle.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Courage joined with moral clarity: Lakṣmaṇa’s fearlessness is paired with insistence on proper conduct.