Shloka 6.89.34

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

Devanagari script

अन्येसुनिशितैश्शस्त्रैराकाशेसञ्जघट्टिरे ।।6.89.34।।बभञ्जुश्चिच्छिदुश्चैवतयोर्बाणाःसहस्रशः ।

Transliteration

anye suniśitaiḥ śastrair ākāśe sañjaghaṭṭire |

babhañjuś cicchiduś caiva tayor bāṇāḥ sahasraśaḥ || 6.89.34 ||

Translation

Meanwhile, thousands of other arrows from the two met and collided in the sky with razor-sharp weapons—shattering and splitting apart.

Context

The other pointed arrows of both clashed with weapons in the sky in thousands, shattered and tore them.

Characters & Entities

• Lakshmana
• Indrajit
• Weapons (śastra)
• Sky (ākāśa)

FAQs

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

Skill in arms is shown as disciplined craft, not mere rage—dharma in war includes mastery, control, and adherence to the warrior’s code.

What is the narrative situation?

A dense exchange of missiles occurs; arrows collide mid-air and break apart in large numbers.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Kauśala (martial competence): refined expertise and precision under pressure.