Shloka 6.89.20

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

Devanagari script

विधूतवर्मानाराचैर्भभूव स कृतव्रणः ।इन्द्रजित्समरेवीरःप्रत्यूषेभानुमानिव ।।6.89.20।।

Transliteration

vidhūtavarmā nārācair babhūva sa kṛtavraṇaḥ | indrajit samare vīraḥ pratyūṣe bhānumān iva ||6.89.20||

Translation

With his armor and shield shattered by iron arrows, Indrajit—wounded in battle—stood forth like the sun at dawn, blazing amid the blood and dust of combat.

Context

Indrajith's shield shattered by the iron arrows, (of Lakshmana) in the combat, he seemed (bathed in blood) like the morning Sun.

Characters & Entities

• Indrajit

FAQs

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

The verse highlights kṣatriya-dharma: even when wounded and disarmed (armour shattered), a warrior is expected to maintain resolve and presence on the battlefield rather than collapse into fear or deceit.

What is the narrative situation?

In the Lakṣmaṇa–Indrajit duel, Lakṣmaṇa’s iron arrows break Indrajit’s defensive gear, leaving him visibly wounded yet still formidable.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Martial steadfastness (dhairya/śaurya): Indrajit remains a commanding figure despite injury.