Ramayana — Sundara Kanda, Sarga 48, 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 ||
Tatkala mendengar deru ratanya serta denting tali busurnya, wira unggul di kalangan vanara itu menjadi semakin bersukacita dan bersemangat.
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.