Shloka 19
इन्द्रजित्प्रेषणम्—ब्रह्मास्त्रबन्धः, हनूमद्ग्रहणं, रावणसभाप्रवेशः
Indrajit’s Deployment—Brahmāstra Binding, Hanuman’s Capture, Entry into Ravana’s Court
स रथी धन्विनां श्रेष्ठः शस्त्रज्ञोस्त्रविदां वरः।रथेनाभिययौ क्षिप्रं हनुमान्यत्र सोऽभवत्।।।।
sa rathī dhanvināṃ śreṣṭhaḥ śastrajño 'stravidāṃ varaḥ | rathenābhiyayau kṣipraṃ hanumān yatra so 'bhavat ||
Ce guerrier sur son char — le premier des archers, expert en armes et le meilleur des connaisseurs des astras — s’élança promptement vers l’endroit où se tenait Hanumān.
Mounted on the chariot, Indrajit, the best in archery and an expert in weaponry went quickly to the place where that great Hanuman was stationed.
FAQs
Role-fulfillment in epic narrative: the appointed warrior proceeds to meet the challenge directly; dharma here is shown as committed execution of one’s assigned function.
Indrajit rapidly drives to the location of Hanumān to initiate the confrontation.
Professional excellence in arms—mastery of bow, weapons, and astras.