Shloka 5.41.15

प्रमदावनविध्वंसः | The Devastation of the Pleasure-Garden (Ashoka Vatika)

Devanagari script

ततस्तु हनुमान्वीरो बभञ्ज प्रमदावनम्।मत्तद्विजसमाघुष्टं नानाद्रुमलतायुतम्।।।।

Transliteration

tato mārutavat kruddho mārutir bhīmavikramaḥ |

ūruvegena mahatā drumān kṣeptum athārabhat ||

Translation

Then Māruti, wrathful like the Wind-god and terrible in prowess, began to hurl trees with tremendous speed, driven by the mighty force of his thighs.

Context

Then Hanuman felled a variety of trees and vines inhabited by intoxicated birds in the beautiful garden meant for womenfolk.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān (Māruti)
• Māruta (Wind-god)
• trees (druma)

FAQs

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

The verse illustrates daṇḍa used in the service of dharma: controlled might is deployed against a hostile regime, not for personal gain but for a just objective.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanumān’s rage erupts into action as he begins physically wrecking the grove by uprooting and throwing trees.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Utsāha and bala—energetic initiative and immense strength—tempered by purpose (the larger mission for Sītā and Rāma).