Shloka 9
ऐन्द्ररथप्रदानम्
Indra’s Chariot Offered to Rāma; The Duel Intensifies
शीघ्रंयास्यामिदेवेन्द्रसारथ्यं च करोम्यहम् ।।।।ततोहयैश्चसम्योज्यहरितैःस्यन्दनोत्तमम् ।
śīghraṃ yāsyāmi devendra sārathyaṃ ca karomy aham |
tato hayaiś ca saṃyojya haritaiḥ syandanottamam ||
«Irei imediatamente, ó Indra, e eu mesmo servirei como cocheiro; depois, atrelando ao excelente carro os cavalos verdes…»
The foremost of Devas, the glorious Indra, on hearing their sweet words called his charioteer Matali and spoke as follows.
FAQs
Prompt, competent service to a righteous mission: dharma is strengthened when helpers act without delay and with skill.
Mātali accepts Indra’s command and prepares the divine chariot by harnessing its horses.
Alacrity and reliability—Mātali embodies swift execution of duty.