Shloka 21
शरबन्धनम् (The Binding by Arrows) / Indrajit’s Illusory Assault and the Vanaras’ Consolation
गोलाङ्गूलेश्वरंचैववालिपुत्रमथाङ्गदम् ।।6.46.21।।विव्याधबहुभिर्बाणैस्त्वरमाणोऽथरावणिः ।
golāṅgūleśvaraṃ caiva vāliputram athāṅgadam | vivyādha bahubhir bāṇais tvaramāṇo ’tha rāvaṇiḥ || 6.46.21 ||
さらにラーヴァナの子は急ぎ、ゴーラーングーラ族の主、ヴァーリの子アンガダを、多くの矢で射貫いた。
Thereafter Indrajith attacked the ruler of Golangulas, and Vali's son Angada with many arrows.
FAQs
Dharma is explored through leadership under trial: the leaders of a righteous alliance must endure attacks without abandoning their duty to protect and persist.
Indrajit targets Aṅgada—identified by lineage (Vāli’s son) and status (leader among Golāṅgūlas)—with a heavy barrage.
Aṅgada’s implied steadfastness as a leader under fire is highlighted by the narrative focus on him as a prime target.