Shloka 1.1.75

श्रीमद्रामायणकथासङ्क्षेपः / The Ramayana in Synopsis (Narada’s Summary to Valmiki)

Devanagari script

पञ्च सेनाग्रगान्हत्वा सप्तमन्त्रिसुतानपि ।शूरमक्षं च निष्पिष्य ग्रहणं समुपागमत् ।।।।

Transliteration

pañca senāgragān hatvā sapta mantrisutān api |

śūram akṣaṃ ca niṣpiṣya grahaṇaṃ samupāgamat ||

Translation

After slaying five frontline commanders and also the seven sons of the ministers, and crushing the valiant Akṣa, he then submitted to capture.

Context

After killing five commanders, seven sons of the counsellors, stamping out valiant Akshayakumara, the son of Ravana, Hanuman got himself captured (to be taken as captive).

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Akṣa (Akṣayakumāra)
• Rāvaṇa
• Laṅkā (implied)

FAQs

What is the core ethical principle (Dharma) in this verse?

Dharma in conflict includes proportional, purpose-driven force: Hanumān neutralizes threats, then chooses capture to advance the mission (meeting Rāvaṇa and delivering a message).

What is the narrative situation?

In Laṅkā, Hanumān defeats multiple defenders including Akṣa, and then allows himself to be taken captive.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Hanumān’s strategic restraint—strength governed by intention rather than anger.