Shloka 6.89.14

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

Devanagari script

ततःशरशतेनैवसुप्रयुक्तेनवीर्यवान् ।क्रोथाव्दिगुणसम्रब्धोनिर्बिभेदविभीषणम् ।।6.89.14।।

Transliteration

ity uktvā saptabhir bhāṇair abhivivyātha lakṣmaṇam |

daśabhis tu hanūmantaṃ tīkṣṇadhāḥ śarottamaiḥ ||6.89.13||

Translation

Having spoken thus, he struck Lakṣmaṇa with seven arrows, and Hanūmān with ten—keen-edged shafts of the finest kind.

Context

Then valiant Rakshasa, doubly angry pierced well targeted hundred arrows at Vibheeshana.

Characters & Entities

• Indrajit (implied agent)
• Lakṣmaṇa
• Hanūmān

FAQs

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

The verse foregrounds the gravity of war: actions have immediate consequences. In dharmic reflection, strength must be governed by rightful cause; otherwise prowess becomes mere violence.

What is the narrative situation?

Indrajit follows his taunt by launching arrows, wounding both Lakṣmaṇa and Hanūmān.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Hanūmān and Lakṣmaṇa’s steadfast participation in protecting Rāma’s cause, enduring assault without retreat.