Shloka 45
इन्द्रजित्-वधः
The Slaying of Indrajit
तस्मैदृढतनुःक्रुद्धोहताश्वायविभीषणः ।।।।वज्रस्पर्शसमान् पञ्चससर्जोरसिसायकान् ।
tasmai dṛḍhatanur kruddho hatāśvāya vibhīṣaṇaḥ | vajrasparśasamān pañca sasarja urasi sāyakān ||
Kemudian Vibhīṣaṇa yang bertubuh kokoh, murka kepada Indrajit si pembunuh kuda, melepaskan lima anak panah ke dadanya—masing-masing menghunjam laksana sentuhan vajra.
Vibheeshana of strong body, pierced five arrows like thunderbolt in impact into the chest of Indrajith.
FAQs
It underscores determined defense of a Dharmic alliance: Vibhīṣaṇa answers aggression firmly. The text also cautions that anger should not eclipse discernment, even in justified battle.
Vibhīṣaṇa retaliates by striking Indrajit in the chest with a powerful volley.
Fortitude and martial competence—capacity to counterattack decisively under pressure.