Shloka 6.89.29
इन्द्रजित्–लक्ष्मणयोर् घोरः शरयुद्धः (Indrajit and Lakshmana’s Fierce Exchange of Arrows)
न्यपेतदोषमस्यन्तौलघुचित्रं च सुष्ठु च ।।6.89.29।।उभौतुतुमुलंघोरंचक्रतुर्नरराक्षसौ ।
nyapetadoṣam asyantau laghu citraṃ ca suṣṭhu ca ||6.89.29|| ubhau tu tumulaṃ ghoraṃ cakratur nararākṣasau |
The man and the rākṣasa both shot without a single misfire—swift, brilliant, and perfectly precise—making the battle tumultuous and dreadful.
Both human and Rakshasa warriors fought an exceedingly frightening and dreadful fight over one another with agility without wasting a single arrow.
The verse juxtaposes excellence with moral direction: skill can be shared by dharmic and adharmic sides alike; dharma is determined by purpose, restraint, and alignment with truth—not by prowess alone.
The duel is described at peak intensity: both sides demonstrate flawless, rapid archery, making the fight terrifying to witness.
Technical excellence (dakṣatā) and focus (ekāgratā): neither wastes arrows, showing extreme concentration.