Shloka 6.89.41

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

Devanagari script

तयोरथमहान् कालोव्यतीयाद्युध्यमानयोः ।।6.89.41।।न च तौयुद्धवैमुख्यंश्रमंवाप्युपजग्मतुः ।

Transliteration

upalabhya muhūrtena saṁjñāṁ pratyāgatendriyaḥ | dadarśāvasthitaṁ vīraṁ vīro daśarathātmajam || 6.89.7 ||

Translation

Regaining consciousness in a short while, his senses restored, that hero beheld the steadfast hero—Daśaratha’s son—standing firm.

Context

Even though both, Ravana's son, and Lakshmana, fought for a long time they neither turned away from battle or experienced fatigue.

Characters & Entities

• Lakṣmaṇa (Daśarathātmaja)
• Indrajit/Meghanāda (implied)

FAQs

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

Steadfastness in righteous duty: dharma is upheld not by momentary advantage but by unwavering resolve grounded in truth.

What is the narrative situation?

After being stunned, Indrajit recovers and sees Lakṣmaṇa still firm and ready.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Lakṣmaṇa’s dhṛti (fortitude)—remaining steady under pressure.