Shloka 46
प्रहस्तवधः
The Slaying of Prahasta
विधनुस्तुकृतस्तेनप्रहस्तोवाहिनीपतिः ।प्रगृह्यमुसलंघोरंस्यन्दनादवपुप्लुवे ।।।।
vidhanus tu kṛtas tena prahasto vāhinīpatiḥ |
pragṛhya musalaṃ ghoraṃ syandanād avapupluve || 6.58.46 ||
Von ihm bogenlos gemacht, ergriff Prahasta, der Heerführer, eine schreckliche Keule und sprang von seinem Wagen herab.
Deprived of bow and chariot, Prahastha, the Commander-in-Chief seizing a terrific mallet jumped down from the chariot.
FAQs
Persistence in one’s chosen path is shown, though ethically neutral here; the epic invites reflection that determination must be guided by dharma, not merely by allegiance or rage.
After his bow is broken, Prahastha changes tactics, taking up a heavy weapon and entering closer combat on foot.
Tenacity and adaptability in Prahastha.