Shloka 6.90.49

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

Devanagari script

तेचास्यहयमुख्येषुतूर्णमुत्पत्यवानराः ।।।।चतुर्षुसुमहावीर्यानिपेतुर्भीमविक्रमाः ।

Transliteration

te cāsya hayamukhyeṣu tūrṇam utpatya vānarāḥ | caturṣu sumahāvīryā nipetur bhīmavikramāḥ ||

Translation

Leaping up at once, those vanaras—mighty in valor and terrible in prowess—fell upon the four foremost horses of his chariot.

Context

The four Vanaras of remarkable valour and of terrific courage getting up immediately fell on the best of the horses (of Indrajith).

Characters & Entities

• Vanaras
• Indrajit (implied by 'his horses')
• four horses (haya)

FAQs

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

Dharma in collective defense includes tactical intervention: allies may disable an aggressor’s mobility to protect the righteous side and reduce harm to their leaders.

What is the narrative situation?

The vanara leaders leap and attack the principal horses of Indrajit’s chariot.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Fearless initiative and coordinated support in battle.