Shloka 6.89.37

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

Devanagari script

चक्रतुस्तुमुलंघोरंसन्निपातंमुहुर्मुहुः ।।6.89.37।।इन्द्रजिल्लक्ष्मणश्चैवपरस्परवधैषिणौ ।

Transliteration

cakratus tumulaṃ ghoraṃ sannipātaṃ muhur muhuḥ |

indrajil lakṣmaṇaś caiva parasparavadhaiṣiṇau || 6.89.37 ||

Translation

Again and again, Indrajit and Lakṣmaṇa—each seeking the other’s destruction—brought about a tumultuous and dreadful clash in battle.

Context

Indrajith and Lakshmana again and again carried out tumultuous and dreadful struggle.

Characters & Entities

• Indrajit (Meghanada)
• Lakshmana

FAQs

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

The verse highlights the gravity of lethal intent: dharma requires that such intent be bound to a righteous cause and governed by the warrior’s code, not personal cruelty.

What is the narrative situation?

The duel escalates into repeated close engagements, with both combatants pressing for a decisive end.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Utsāha (martial drive) coupled with determination—sustained offensive spirit without hesitation.