Shloka 6.89.19

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

Devanagari script

स्यबाणैस्सुविध्वस्तंकवचंकाञ्चनंमहत् ।व्यशीर्यतरथोपस्थेताराजालमिव्बारात् ।।6.89.19।।

Transliteration

tasya bāṇaiḥ suvidhvastaṃ kavacaṃ kāñcanaṃ mahat |

vyaśīryata rathopasthe tārājālam ivāmbarāt ||6.89.19||

Translation

Shattered by his arrows, the great golden armor broke apart and fell upon the chariot-floor, like a cluster of stars dropping from the sky.

Context

Shattered by the arrows, the shield of Indrajith covered with gold dropped in the chariot like a mass of stars from the sky.

Characters & Entities

• Lakṣmaṇa (implied archer)
• Indrajit (owner of armor)
• Chariot (ratha)
• Sky (ambara)

FAQs

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

A dharmic subtext: unjust power and its protections (symbolized by glittering armor) are ultimately fragile before steadfast righteousness and disciplined effort.

What is the narrative situation?

Lakṣmaṇa’s counterattack is effective: Indrajit’s golden armor is shattered and falls onto the chariot.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Lakṣmaṇa’s focused skill and unwavering resolve—precision and persistence in service of dharma.