Shloka 6.89.22

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

Devanagari script

व्यशीर्यतमहद्धिव्यंकवचंलक्ष्मणस्य च ।कृतप्रतिकृतान्योन्यंबभूवतुरभिद्रुतौ ।।6.89.22।।

Transliteration

vyaśīryata mahad divyaṃ kavacaṃ lakṣmaṇasya ca | kṛtapratikṛtānyonyaṃ babhūvatu rabhidrutau ||6.89.22||

Translation

Lakṣmaṇa’s great and splendid armor too was shattered; and the two, rushing at one another, traded blow for blow—each assault answered at once by a counter-assault.

Context

Lakshmana's mighty and wonderful shield also got shattered. Both took offense as well as retaliated each other moving swiftly.

Characters & Entities

• Lakshmana
• Indrajit

FAQs

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

Dharma in battle includes accountability and proportionate response: actions invite consequences, and the narrative shows a regulated reciprocity—attack met by counterattack—rather than random cruelty.

What is the narrative situation?

After Lakṣmaṇa is heavily struck, his armour breaks as the duel becomes close, swift, and evenly matched in exchanges.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Alertness and tactical responsiveness (pratyutpanna-mati): each answers the other instantly without hesitation.