Shloka 6.89.40

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

Devanagari script

तयोरुधिरसिक्तानिसम्वृतान्तिशरैर्भृशम् ।।6.89.40।।बभ्राजुःसर्वगात्राणिज्वलन्तइवपावकाः ।

Transliteration

śakrāśani-samasparśair lakṣmaṇenāhataḥ śaraiḥ | muhūrtam abhavan mūḍhaḥ sarva-saṅkṣubhitendriyaḥ || 6.89.6 ||

Translation

Struck by Lakṣmaṇa’s arrows—whose touch was like Indra’s thunderbolt—he was stunned for a moment, all his senses thrown into turmoil.

Context

Both of them, bodies wet with blood and covered with arrows were glowing like fire and appeared bright.

Characters & Entities

• Lakṣmaṇa
• Indra (Śakra)
• Indrajit/Meghanāda (implied)

FAQs

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

Actions bear immediate consequences: when power is used in service of dharma, it can decisively check aggression and restore moral balance.

What is the narrative situation?

Indrajit reels under Lakṣmaṇa’s powerful arrow-strikes and momentarily loses composure.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Lakṣmaṇa’s potency and steadiness in combat—effective strength governed by purpose.