Shloka 3
इन्द्रजित्-वधः
The Slaying of Indrajit
निबर्हयन्तश्चान्योन्यंतेराक्ष्वनौकसः ।भर्तारं न जहुर्युद्धेसम्पतन्तस्ततस्ततः ।।।।
nibarhayantaś cānyonyaṃ te rākṣasavanaukasaḥ | bhartāraṃ na jahur yuddhe sampatantas tatas tataḥ ||
羅刹たちと森に住むヴァーナラの戦士たちは、互いに討ち合い四方から殺到しつつも、戦場で主将を見捨てず、幾度となくその傍らへと駆け寄った。
Moving all over, both Rakshasas and Vanaras killing one another in the battle did not leave their master.
FAQs
The dharmic theme is loyalty and duty to one’s commander: in epic warfare, steadfast support of one’s leader and cause is treated as a binding obligation.
Amid widespread melee, both sides continue to rush back into combat without leaving their chief, indicating intense, leader-centered fighting.
Fidelity and perseverance—standing by one’s side even in dangerous conditions.