Shloka 6.90.33
इन्द्रजित्-लक्ष्मणयुद्धम् तथा वानरप्रोत्साहनम् (Indrajit–Lakshmana Battle and the Rallying of the Vanaras)
लक्ष्मणोरावणिंप्राप्यरावणिश्चापिलक्ष्मणम् ।अव्यवस्थाभवत्युग्राताभ्यामन्योन्यविग्रहे ।।।।
lakṣmaṇo rāvaṇiṃ prāpya rāvaṇiś cāpi lakṣmaṇam | avyavasthā bhavaty ugrā tābhyām anyonya-vigrahe ||
When Lakṣmaṇa met Rāvaṇi (Indrajit) and Rāvaṇi in turn met Lakṣmaṇa, a fierce confusion arose in their mutual assault—who was overpowering whom was no longer clear.
As Lakshmana was meeting Indrajith and Indrajith was reaching out to Lakshmana, confusion prevailed about who was hitting whom?
The verse highlights the dharmic need for discernment (viveka): in violent confrontation, confusion can dominate; righteousness requires steadiness of mind so action does not become blind chaos.
The duel between Lakṣmaṇa and Indrajit becomes so intense that the battlefield perception of advantage and impact turns uncertain.
Steadfastness amid confusion—holding one’s duty and focus even when outcomes are unclear.