Shloka 6.90.18

इन्द्रजित्-लक्ष्मणयुद्धम् तथा वानरप्रोत्साहनम् (Indrajit–Lakshmana Battle and the Rallying of the Vanaras)

Devanagari script

हन्तुकामस्यमेबाष्पंचक्षुश्चैवनिरुध्यति ।तमेवैषमहाबाहुर्लक्ष्मणश्शमयिष्यति ।।।।वानराघ्नतसम्भूयभृत्यानस्यसमीपगान् ।

Transliteration

hantukāmasya me bāṣpaṃ cakṣuś caiva nirudhyati |

tam evaiṣa mahābāhur lakṣmaṇaḥ śamayīṣyati ||

vānarā ghnata sambhūya bhṛtyān asya samīpagān |

Translation

Though I desire to strike him down, tears cloud and restrain my eyes. This mighty-armed Lakṣmaṇa will himself bring him to an end. You Vānaras—gather together and destroy his attendants who are drawing near.

Context

"I wish to kill him, tears are clouding my eyes. Mighty armed Lakshmana will kill him. Vanaras collected together are coming near him and can destroy his attendants."

Characters & Entities

• Vibhīṣaṇa
• Lakṣmaṇa
• Vānara
• Indrajit (implied ‘him’)
• Attendants of Indrajit

FAQs

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

Righteous action may require self-restraint: personal emotion is acknowledged, yet duty is fulfilled by ensuring the right agent (Lakṣmaṇa) completes the necessary act.

What is the narrative situation?

Vibhīṣaṇa, torn by emotion, recognizes Lakṣmaṇa as the one who will defeat Indrajit and orders the vānaras to eliminate Indrajit’s supporting attendants.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Practical wisdom and disciplined leadership—channeling forces appropriately while mastering grief.