Shloka 6.90.40

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

Devanagari script

ततोऽपरेणभल्लेनपीतेननिशितेन च ।।।।सम्पूर्णायतमुक्तेनसुपत्रेणसुवर्चसा ।महेन्द्राशनिकल्पेनसूतस्यविचरिष्यतः ।।।।स तेनबाणाशनिनातलशब्दानुवादिना ।लाघवाद्राघवःश्रीमान् शिरःकायादपाहरत् ।।।।

Transliteration

tato 'pareṇa bhallena pītena niśitena ca |

sampūrṇāyatamuktena supatreṇa suvarcasā |

mahendrāśanikalpena sūtasya vicariṣyataḥ |

sa tena bāṇāśaninā talaśabdānuvādinā |

lāghavād rāghavaḥ śrīmān śiraḥ kāyād apāharat ||

Translation

Then glorious Rāghava, with a bright and razor-sharp bhalla arrow—fully drawn and released, feathered and radiant, like Indra’s thunderbolt—struck the charioteer as he drove about; and with that arrow, sounding like a thunderclap, he swiftly severed the head from the body.

Context

Then glorious Raghava with pointed bhalla furnished with beautiful plumes, splendid, deadly as Indra's thunderbolt, released and as it resounded the hit of the sword and severed the head from the body of the charioteer, who was driving in circles.

Characters & Entities

• Rāghava (Rāma)
• Mahendra (Indra)
• Sūta (charioteer)
• Bhalla (arrow)

FAQs

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

Dharma in kingship and war includes ending a grave threat decisively. The verse portrays righteous might (śakti) used with mastery and speed to neutralize the enemy’s operational support, aiming at restoring order.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma releases a powerful bhalla arrow and kills the enemy charioteer by severing his head.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Vīrya (valor) combined with lāghava (swift, effective execution).