Shloka 18
इन्द्रजित्-हनूमद्-युद्धं तथा निकुम्भिलायां होमः
Indrajit vs Hanuman; Indrajit’s Nikumbhila rite
शूलैःरशनिभिःखङ्गै: पट्टसै: कूटमुद्गरैः ।।।।तेचाप्यनुचरास्तस्यवानरान्जघ्नुराहवे ।
śūlaiḥ raśanibhiḥ khaṅgaiḥ paṭṭasaiḥ kūṭamudgaraiḥ | te cāpy anucarās tasya vānarān jaghnur āhave ||
E seus seguidores também feriram os Vānaras na batalha, com tridentes, armas como o raio, espadas, machados e pesadas clavas.
In the battle, followers of Indrajith struck the Vanaras with tridents, asanis, swords, sharp edged spears, and kutamudgaras.
FAQs
It underscores collective responsibility in war: not only leaders but followers participate in harm; dharma later demands accountability for chosen allegiance.
Indrajit’s troops join the fight with multiple weapon types, increasing casualties among the Vānara ranks.
Battle-readiness and coordinated aggression (though ethically misdirected if supporting adharma).