Shloka 6.89.4

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

Devanagari script

निमित्तान्युपपश्यामियान्यस्मिन् रावणात्मजे ।त्वरतेनमहाबाहोभग्नएष न संशयः ।।6.89.4।।

Transliteration

tataḥ sandhāya saumitriḥ śarān agniśikhopamān | mumoca niśitāṁs tasmin sarpān iva mahāviṣān || 6.89.5 ||

Translation

Then Saumitri (Lakṣmaṇa), setting upon his bow arrows like tongues of fire, released them at him—keen and deadly, like great-venomed serpents.

Context

"On the basis of the indications of the pale face of Ravana's son, it is clear that he is broken at heart. No doubt about it."

Characters & Entities

• Lakṣmaṇa (Saumitri)
• Indrajit/Meghanāda (implied target)

FAQs

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

Kṣātra-dharma (warrior duty): decisive action against adharma in a just war, without hesitation when protection of righteousness demands force.

What is the narrative situation?

Lakṣmaṇa intensifies the battle, launching a fierce volley of arrows at Indrajit.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Valor and disciplined martial focus—strength directed toward a righteous objective.