Ramayana — Sundara Kanda, Sarga 42, Shloka 29
द्विचत्वारिंशः सर्गः (Sarga 42): Omens in Laṅkā, Report to Rāvaṇa, and the Kinkara Assault
मुद्गरैः पट्टिशैश्शूलैः प्रासतोमरशक्तिभिः।परिवार्य हनूमन्तं सहसा तस्थुरग्रतः।।5.42.29।।
mudgaraiḥ paṭṭiśaiḥ śūlaiḥ prāsatomaraśaktibhiḥ | parivārya hanūmantaṃ sahasā tasthur agrataḥ || 5.42.29 ||
মুদ্গৰ, পট্টিশ, শূল, প্ৰাস, তোমৰ আৰু শক্তি আদি অস্ত্ৰ লৈ তেওঁলোকে হঠাতে হনুমানক ঘেৰি ধৰি তেওঁৰ সন্মুখতে থিয় হ’ল।
They quickly surrounded Hanuman and stood with hammers, sharp-edged spears, tridents, barbed missiles and powerful javelins.
FAQs
The verse highlights the dharmic ideal of steadfastness when encircled by threats: one should not abandon truth and duty merely because intimidation is overwhelming.
The Kiṅkaras form a tight armed ring around Hanumān, confronting him at close quarters to seize him.
Hanumān’s abhaya (fearlessness) and unwavering commitment to his mission for Rāma and Sītā.
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