Shloka 6.89.30

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

Devanagari script

तयोःपृथक् पृथभगीमश्शुश्रुवेतलनिस्स्वनः ।।6.89.30।।प्रकम्पयन्जनंघोरोनिर्घातइवदारुणः ।

Transliteration

tayoḥ pṛthak pṛthag bhīmaḥ śuśruve talanissvanaḥ |

prakampayan janaṃ ghoro nirghāta iva dāruṇaḥ || 6.89.30 ||

Translation

From the two combatants, separately and distinctly, there was heard a fearsome sound like the clap of palms—grim and crushing, like a violent thunderclap, shaking the gathered host.

Context

The fierce and tumultuous impact of the sound produced by their palms (clappings) could be heard separately. It was like a violent wind that had shaken.

Characters & Entities

• Lakshmana
• Indrajit (Ravana's son)
• Battlefield host (jana)

FAQs

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

The verse frames kṣatriya-dharma: rightful war is undertaken with courage and steadfastness, even when it becomes terrifying—discipline sustains dharma amid chaos.

What is the narrative situation?

Lakṣmaṇa and Indrajit clash in close combat; the impacts are so intense that the sounds are heard distinctly and unsettle the surrounding forces.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Fearlessness and resolve under pressure—martial steadiness despite the dreadful intensity of battle.