Shloka 6.90.52

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

Devanagari script

तेहयामथिताभग्नाव्यसवोधरणींगताः ।।6.90.51।।तेनिहत्यहयांस्तस्यप्रमथ्य च महारथम् ।पुनरुत्पत्यवेगेनतस्थुर्लक्ष्मणपार्श्वतः ।।6.90.52।।

Transliteration

te nihatya hayān tasya pramathya ca mahāratham | punar utpatya vegena tasthur lakṣmaṇa-pārśvataḥ ||6.90.52||

Translation

After killing his horses and smashing that great chariot, they sprang back at speed and took their stand beside Lakṣmaṇa.

Context

The horses were mutilated, broken, and sunk into the earth and killed. Again, bounding the great chariot, they got up quickly and stood nearby Lakshmana.

Characters & Entities

• Lakṣmaṇa
• Indrajit (implied by 'tasya')
• Vānaras (implied by 'te')

FAQs

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

Steadfast support of the righteous cause: the allies act decisively to remove an immediate threat and then return to protect Lakṣmaṇa, reflecting duty-bound solidarity in battle.

What is the narrative situation?

In the fight against Indrajit, the allies destroy his chariot and horses; immediately afterward they regroup and position themselves beside Lakṣmaṇa.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Loyalty and readiness: quick action followed by protective presence at Lakṣmaṇa’s side.