Shloka 6.90.54

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

Devanagari script

ततोमहेन्द्रप्रतिमः स लक्ष्मणःपदातिनंतंनिहतैर्हयोत्तमैः ।सृजन्तमाजौनिशितान्शरोत्तमान् भृशंतदाबाणगणैर्न्यवारयत् ।।।।

Transliteration

tato mahendra-pratimaḥ sa lakṣmaṇaḥ padātinaṃ taṃ nihatāir hayottamaiḥ | sṛjantaṃ ājau niśitān śarottamān bhṛśaṃ tadā bāṇa-gaṇair nyavārayat ||6.90.54||

Translation

Then Lakṣmaṇa—like mighty Mahendra—powerfully checked him with volleys of arrows, as that warrior, now fighting on foot after his finest horses had been slain, kept releasing sharp and excellent shafts in the battle.

Context

Then the best of horses killed, Indrajith was returning by walk, after having discharged sharpened best of shafts, He was obstructed by Lakshmana, who closely resembled mighty Mahendra, who had powerful volley of arrows.।। ityārṣēvālmīkīyēśrīmadrāmāyaṇēādikāvyēyuddhakāṇḍēnavatitamassargaḥ ।।This is the end of the ninetieth sarga of Yuddha Kanda of the first epic the holy Ramayana composed by sage Valmiki.

Characters & Entities

• Lakṣmaṇa
• Mahendra/Indra
• Indrajit (implied as opponent)

FAQs

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

Dharma as disciplined defense: Lakṣmaṇa does not yield to chaos; he restrains the enemy’s onslaught with measured force, protecting the righteous cause through controlled valor.

What is the narrative situation?

Indrajit continues the fight on foot and fires sharp arrows; Lakṣmaṇa counters by stopping that attack with powerful volleys.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Lakṣmaṇa’s steadfast courage and tactical restraint—strength governed by purpose.