Shloka 6.90.3

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

Devanagari script

ततोविष्फारयामासमहद्धनुरवस्थितः ।उत्ससर्ज च तीक्ष्णाग्रान् राक्षसेषुमहाशरान् ।।।।

Transliteration

tato viṣphārayāmāsa mahad dhanur avasthitaḥ | utsasarja ca tīkṣṇāgrān rākṣaseṣu mahāśarān ||

Translation

Then, taking his stance, he drew his great bow to the full and released sharp-pointed mighty arrows upon the rākṣasas.

Context

Then Vibheeshana stood with stretched bow and loosened sharp pointed arrows on Rakshasas.

Characters & Entities

• rākṣasas
• great bow (dhanuḥ)
• arrows (śara)

FAQs

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

The verse reflects disciplined duty: standing one’s ground and acting with skill in defense of one’s side is a hallmark of kṣatriya-dharma when war has become inevitable.

What is the narrative situation?

A warrior (not explicitly named in this snippet) takes position, draws the bow, and begins striking the rākṣasa forces with powerful arrows.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Composure and martial discipline—acting from a steady stance rather than panic.