Shloka 1
इन्द्रजित्-हनूमद्-युद्धं तथा निकुम्भिलायां होमः
Indrajit vs Hanuman; Indrajit’s Nikumbhila rite
श्रुत्वातुभीमनिर्ह्रादंशक्राशनिसमस्वनम् ।वीक्षमाणादिशस्सर्वादुद्रुवुर्वानरर्षभा: ।।।।
śrutvā tu bhīmanirhrādaṃ śakrāśanisamasvanam |
vīkṣamāṇā diśaḥ sarvā dudruvur vānararṣabhāḥ ||
Mendengar deruman yang menggerunkan, seakan bunyi halilintar senjata Indra, para Vānara terunggul menoleh ke segala arah lalu lari bertempiaran.
The bulls among Vanaras heard the roar which was like thunder and looking at Indrajith fled in all directions.
FAQs
It shows the human (and Vānara) experience of fear; dharma is not the absence of fear but the return to duty despite fear—something the narrative soon contrasts through leaders who stand firm.
A terrifying, thunder-like roar triggers confusion; Vānara warriors scatter, scanning the directions as they retreat.
Implied virtue: steadiness (dhairya) is needed; the verse sets the stage for courageous figures (notably Hanumān) to counter panic.