Shloka 6.90.22

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

Devanagari script

निघ्नन्तमृक्षाधिपतिंराक्षसास्तेमहाबलाः ।।।।परिवव्रुर्भयंत्यक्त्वातमनेकविधायुथाः ।

Transliteration

nighnantam ṛkṣādhipatiṃ rākṣasās te mahābalāḥ |

parivavrur bhayaṃ tyaktvā tam anekavidhāyudhāḥ ||

Translation

Those mighty rākṣasas, casting off fear and bearing many kinds of weapons, surrounded the lord of bears as he struck them down.

Context

The Rakshasas who were endowed with mighty strength giving up fear, armed with different kinds of weapons surrounded Jambavan, the Lord of Bears.

Characters & Entities

• Jāmbavān
• Rākṣasas

FAQs

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

Dharma in conflict includes vigilance: even when fighting for righteousness, one must anticipate coordinated opposition and remain steady.

What is the narrative situation?

As Jāmbavān inflicts heavy losses, the rākṣasas regroup, abandon fear, and encircle him with varied weapons.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Endurance under pressure—standing firm when surrounded.