Shloka 6.89.6

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

Devanagari script

शक्राशनिसमस्पर्शैर्लक्ष्मणेनाहतश्शरैः ।मुहूर्तमभवन्मूक्षःसर्वसंक्षुभितेन्द्रियः ।।6.89.6।।

Transliteration

bāṇajālaiḥ śarīrasthair avagāḍhais tarasvinau | śuśubhāte mahāvīryau prarūḍhāv iva parvatau || 6.89.39 ||

Translation

Those two swift, mighty heroes—pierced deep by a net of arrows lodged in their bodies—still shone, like mountains thickly overgrown with trees.

Context

Struck by Indra's thunderbolt like arrows of Lakshmana, all sense organs of Indrajith remained excited for a short while.

Characters & Entities

• Lakṣmaṇa
• Indrajit/Meghanāda

FAQs

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

Dharma is endurance in rightful duty: even wounded, the righteous do not abandon their responsibility or inner clarity.

What is the narrative situation?

The duel reaches an intense phase where both warriors are heavily pierced by arrows, yet remain formidable.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Titikṣā (forbearance) and vīrya (courage)—the capacity to continue despite pain.