Shloka 6.89.32

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

Devanagari script

सुवर्णपुङ्खैर्नाराचैर्बलवन्तौकृतव्रणौ ।।6.89.32।।प्रसुस्रुवातेरुधिरंकीर्तिमन्तौजयेधृतौ ।

Transliteration

suvarṇapuṅkhair nārācair balavantau kṛtavraṇau |

prasusruvāte rudhiraṃ kīrtimantau jaye dhṛtau || 6.89.32 ||

Translation

Wounded by nārāca arrows with golden fletching, the two mighty, fame-bearing heroes—steadfast in victory—began to bleed profusely.

Context

Glorious and powerful heroes, determined to win over each other, wounded by the gold covered iron arrows were bleeding profusely.

Characters & Entities

• Lakshmana
• Indrajit
• Naracha arrows
• Golden fletching

FAQs

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

It reflects endurance in rightful duty: pain and injury do not excuse abandoning one’s responsibility; dharma is maintained through steadfastness and restraint even when wounded.

What is the narrative situation?

Both duelists are struck by heavy arrows and bleed, yet remain intent on victory.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Dhṛti (fortitude): the capacity to continue one’s duty despite suffering.