Shloka 20
इन्द्रजित्प्रेषणम्—ब्रह्मास्त्रबन्धः, हनूमद्ग्रहणं, रावणसभाप्रवेशः
Indrajit’s Deployment—Brahmāstra Binding, Hanuman’s Capture, Entry into Ravana’s Court
स तस्य रथनिर्घोषं ज्यास्वनं कार्मुकस्य च।निशम्य हरिवीरोऽसौ संप्रहृष्टतरोऽभवत्।।।।
sa tasya rathanirghoṣaṃ jyāsvanaṃ kārmukasya ca | niśamya harivīro 'sau saṃprahṛṣṭataro 'bhavat ||
അവന്റെ രഥത്തിന്റെ ഗർജനസദൃശമായ മുഴക്കവും ധനുസ്സിന്റെ ജ്യാതന്തിയുടെ നാദവും കേട്ടപ്പോൾ, വാനരവീരനായ ആ നായകൻ കൂടുതൽ ഉല്ലസിച്ചു।
The leader of the monkey also became happier on hearing the rumbling (of the chariot) and the twang of Indrajit's bow-string.
FAQs
Dharma in adversity includes steadiness and courage. The righteous warrior does not collapse before intimidation; he meets challenge with composure and resolve.
Indrajit approaches with the martial display of chariot and bow; Hanuman interprets it as the arrival of a worthy opponent and becomes more energized for combat.
Fearless confidence and readiness to face danger for a righteous cause—Hanuman’s steadfast valor.