Shloka 69
इन्द्रजित्-वधः
The Slaying of Indrajit
येनशक्रोमहातेजादानवानजत्प्रभुः ।पुरादेवासुरेयुद्धेवीर्यवान् हरिवाहनः ।।।।
yena śakro mahātejā dānavān ajita-prabhuḥ |
purā devāsure yuddhe vīryavān harivāhanaḥ ||
正是凭此同一神兵，昔日大威光的释迦（因陀罗）——不败之主，英勇无比，乘青马之车——在远古天神与阿修罗之战中击败了檀那婆众。
In the past at the war between Devas and Asuras, a mighty and energetic valiant Lord of Devas who had green horses conquered Danavas (with the same sword).
FAQs
Dharma is linked to cosmic precedent: divine victory over chaos (asuras/dānavas) establishes a moral frame for using sanctioned power to restore order.
The narration authenticates the weapon’s pedigree by recalling Indra’s ancient victory with it, underscoring its proven, dharmic potency.
Divine vīrya (valor) as a model: legitimate authority employs strength to protect the world from destructive forces.