Shloka 12
इन्द्रजित्-वधः
The Slaying of Indrajit
सोऽभिनिष्क्रम्यनगरादिन्द्रजित्परवीरहा ।अभ्ययाज्ञवनैरश्वैर्लक्ष्मणंसविभीषणम् ।।।।
so'bhi-niṣkramya nagarād indrajit paravīra-hā |
abhyayāj javanaiḥ aśvaiḥ lakṣmaṇaṃ sa-vibhīṣaṇam ||
Sorti de la cité, Indrajit, renommé pour terrasser les héros ennemis, porté par des chevaux rapides, se précipita pour assaillir Lakshmana avec Vibhīṣaṇa.
Heroic in the act of destruction of enemies, Indarjith having started from the city in his chariot drawn by swift horses assailed Vibheeshana and Lakshmana.
FAQs
It highlights kṣatriya-dharma in wartime: opponents openly take the field and meet their adversaries directly, emphasizing courage and accountability in conflict.
Indrajit emerges from Lanka and rapidly advances to engage Lakshmana and Vibhishana in battle.
Indrajit’s martial valor and decisiveness (though used for an adharma-aligned cause) are emphasized through his swift, direct assault.