Shloka 6.90.23

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

Devanagari script

शरैःपरशुभिस्तीक्ष्णैःपट्टिशैर्यष्टितोमरैः ।।।।जाम्बवन्तंमृधेजघ्नुर्निघ्नन्तंराक्षसींचमूम् ।

Transliteration

śaraiḥ paraśubhis tīkṣṇaiḥ paṭṭiśair yaṣṭitomaraiḥ |

jāmbavantaṃ mṛdhe jaghnur nighnantaṃ rākṣasīṃ camūm ||

Translation

With arrows, keen axes, iron clubs, and spear-like javelins, they assailed Jāmbavān in the fray—him who was felling the rākṣasa host.

Context

The Rakshasas then assailed Jambvan who was destroying the Rakshasa army with axes, pointed arrows, iron bars and sharp-edged spears.

Characters & Entities

• Jāmbavān
• Rākṣasa army

FAQs

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

Courage in service of righteousness: dharmic defenders may face overwhelming force, yet their duty is to resist steadfastly.

What is the narrative situation?

The rākṣasas counterattack Jāmbavān with multiple weapons as he continues to devastate their ranks.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Heroic fortitude—continuing the fight despite concentrated assault.