Shloka 12
निकुम्भवधः — The Slaying of Nikumbha
Hanuman’s Duel
स्थिरेतस्योरसिव्यूढेपरिघश्शतधाकृतः ।।।।विकीर्यमाणस्सहसाउल्काशतमिवाम्बरे ।
sthire tasyorasi vyūḍhe parighaḥ śatadhā kṛtaḥ |
vikīryamāṇaḥ sahasā ulkā-śatam ivāmbare ||
তার প্রশস্ত ও অচল বক্ষে আঘাত লাগামাত্র পরিঘটি শতখণ্ডে ভেঙে গেল এবং মুহূর্তে আকাশে শত উল্কার মতো ছিটকে পড়ল।
The great Vanara did not move and remained steady like a mountain in an earthquake with the iron club touching him.
FAQs
Dharma is portrayed as an inner strength that cannot be broken by external force; when one stands for a righteous cause, aggression may recoil upon itself.
Nikumbha’s weapon fails dramatically: the club breaks apart upon contact with Hanumān’s chest.
Hanumān’s invincibility in service (sevā-niṣṭhā): his steadfast dedication to Rāma manifests as unshakable strength.