Shloka 6.89.21

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

Devanagari script

ततःशरसहस्रेणसङ्क्रुद्धोरावणात्मजः ।बिभेदसमरेवीरोलक्ष्मणंभीमविक्रमः ।।6.89.21।।

Transliteration

tataḥ śarasahasreṇa saṅkruddho rāvaṇātmajaḥ | bibheda samare vīro lakṣmaṇaṃ bhīmavikramaḥ ||6.89.21||

Translation

Then Ravana’s son, enraged and terrible in prowess, struck Lakṣmaṇa in the battle with a thousand arrows, piercing him again and again.

Context

Then enraged Ravana's son endowed with terrific valour pierced Lakshmana with a thousand arrows.

Characters & Entities

• Indrajit
• Ravana
• Lakshmana

FAQs

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

The verse frames battle as a domain of tested duty: dharma is not merely victory but endurance and disciplined engagement under pressure, even when the opponent escalates violence.

What is the narrative situation?

Indrajit retaliates fiercely, showering Lakṣmaṇa with an overwhelming barrage of arrows.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

For the scene overall, perseverance under assault is foregrounded; the narrative prepares the reader to see Lakṣmaṇa’s steadiness as dharmic fortitude.