Shloka 6.89.16

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

Devanagari script

तद्दष्टवेन्द्रजिताकर्मकृतंरामानुजस्तदा ।अचिन्तयित्वाप्रहसन्नैतत्किञ्चिदितिब्रुवन् ।।6.89.15।।मुमोच च शरान् घोरान् सम्गृह्यनरपुङ्गवः ।अभीतवदनःक्रुद्धोरावणिंलक्ष्मणोयुधि ।।6.89.16।।

Transliteration

tad dṛṣṭvendrajitā karma kṛtaṃ rāmānujas tadā |

acintayitvā prahasan naitat kiñcid iti bruvan ||6.89.15||

mumoca ca śarān ghorān saṃgṛhya narapuṅgavaḥ |

abhītavadanaḥ kruddho rāvaṇiṃ lakṣmaṇo yudhi ||6.89.16||

Translation

Seeing the deed done by Indrajit, Rāma’s younger brother paid it no heed; smiling, he said, “This is nothing.” Then Lakṣmaṇa—the best of men—his face unafraid and his anger kindled in battle, took up dreadful arrows and released them at Rāvaṇa’s son.

Context

Then Lakshmana, the foremost among men, seeing Indrajith not minding his action even a little, laughing said," these arrows are not causing even a little pain." Then fearless Lakshmana discharged a dreadful arrow at Indrajith.

Characters & Entities

• Indrajit (Meghanāda)
• Lakṣmaṇa
• Rāma
• Rāvaṇa

FAQs

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

Dharma is shown as inner composure under attack: Lakṣmaṇa refuses to be mentally shaken by injury and responds with disciplined action for the righteous cause.

What is the narrative situation?

After Indrajit wounds allies, Lakṣmaṇa dismisses the harm as insignificant and counterattacks, aiming arrows at Indrajit.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Fearlessness and resolve (abhaya, dhairya), paired with protective duty toward Rāma and the allied army.