Shloka 6.89.39

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

Devanagari script

बाणजालैश्शरीरस्थैरवगाढैस्तरस्विनौ ।।6.89.39।।शुशुभातेमहावीर्यौप्ररूढाविवपर्वतौ ।

Transliteration

nimittāny upapaśyāmi yāny asmin rāvaṇātmaje | tvarate na mahābāho bhagna eṣa na saṁśayaḥ || 6.89.4 ||

Translation

I behold ominous signs in this son of Rāvaṇa; he is faltering. O mighty-armed one, his spirit is broken—there is no doubt.

Context

Great heroes, endowed with speed with a network of arrows pierced on the bodies shone like mountains overgrown with trees.

Characters & Entities

• Rāvaṇa
• Rāvaṇātmaja (Indrajit/Meghanāda)
• Lakṣmaṇa

FAQs

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

Dharma here is clear-sighted discernment in action: reading signs truthfully (satya) and responding without arrogance or panic.

What is the narrative situation?

In the midst of the duel, an ally notes that Indrajit shows signs of weakening resolve, suggesting a turning point in the combat.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Practical wisdom and alertness—accurate assessment of the opponent’s state to guide righteous strategy.