Shloka 6.89.23

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

Devanagari script

अभीक्ष्णंनिश्श्वसन्तौतौयुध्येतांतुमुलंयुधि ।शरसङ्कृत्तसर्वाङ्गौसर्वतोरुधिरोक्षितौ ।।6.89.23।।

Transliteration

abhīkṣṇaṃ niśśvasantau tau yudhyetāṃ tumulaṃ yudhi | śarasaṅkṛttasarvāṅgau sarvato rudhirokṣitau ||6.89.23||

Translation

Breathing hard again and again, the two fought fiercely in the war—limbs cut by arrows, their bodies drenched with blood on every side.

Context

Wounded all over the body in war and bathed in blood, breathing heavily again and again both of them fought vehemently.

Characters & Entities

• Lakshmana
• Indrajit

FAQs

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

The verse underscores steadfast duty under suffering: dharma is shown as endurance and commitment to one’s rightful cause even when the body is exhausted and wounded.

What is the narrative situation?

The duel reaches a brutal pitch; both warriors are badly cut by arrows and continue fighting while gasping for breath.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Titikṣā (forbearance) and vīrya (courage): continuing disciplined action despite pain.