Shloka 6.89.13

इन्द्रजित्–लक्ष्मणयोर् घोरः शरयुद्धः (Indrajit and Lakshmana’s Fierce Exchange of Arrows)

Devanagari script

इत्युक्त्वासप्तभिर्भाणैरभिविव्याथलक्ष्मणम् ।दशभिस्तुहनूमन्तंतीक्ष्णधाश्शरोत्तमैः ।।6.89.13।।

Transliteration

yadi te prathame yuddhe na dṛṣṭo matparākramaḥ |

adya te darśayiṣyāmi tiṣṭhedānīṃ vyavasthitaḥ ||6.89.12||

Translation

If in our first encounter you did not witness my prowess, today I shall show it to you—stand firm now, ready for battle.

Context

Having spoken that way, Indrajith pierced Lakshmana with seven pointed shafts and Hanuman with ten best of shafts.

Characters & Entities

• Indrajit (implicit speaker)
• Lakṣmaṇa (implicit addressee)

FAQs

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

It reflects the martial code where one declares intent and calls the opponent to stand openly—an ideal of direct confrontation rather than hidden harm.

What is the narrative situation?

Indrajit challenges Lakṣmaṇa to face him squarely, claiming he will now demonstrate his true strength.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Determination and assertiveness in battle (utsāha), though framed as boastful confidence.