Shloka 6.90.27

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

Devanagari script

स दत्त्वातुमुलंयुद्धंपितृव्यस्येन्द्रजत् बली ।लक्ष्मणंपरवीरघ्नःपुनरेवाभ्यधावत ।।।।

Transliteration

sa dattvā tumulaṃ yuddhaṃ pitṛvyasya indrajit balī | lakṣmaṇaṃ paravīraghnaḥ punar evābhyadhāvata ||

Translation

After waging a fierce battle against his uncle, the mighty Indrajit—slayer of enemy heroes—once again rushed straight toward Lakṣmaṇa.

Context

Mighty Indrajith who can give tough fight to enemies gave a violent fight to his father's brother and again rushed towards Lakshmana.

Characters & Entities

• Indrajit (Rāvaṇi)
• Lakṣmaṇa
• pitr̥vya (uncle—contextually Vibhīṣaṇa in many tellings)

FAQs

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

The verse implicitly contrasts dharma and adharma: relentless aggression and pursuit of domination drive Indrajit, while the narrative prepares the reader to evaluate whether prowess without righteousness can be sustaining.

What is the narrative situation?

Indrajit disengages from a clash with his uncle and reorients his attack toward Lakṣmaṇa, escalating the central duel.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Martial intensity and strategic focus (though ethically ambiguous): Indrajit is portrayed as formidable and determined.