Shloka 5.45.8

मन्त्रिणां सुतयुद्धम् — Battle with the Sons of the Ministers

Devanagari script

अवकीर्णस्ततस्ताभिर्हनुमान्शरवृष्टिभिः।अभवत्संवृताकारश्शैलराडिव वृष्टिभिः।।।।

Transliteration

avakīrṇas tatas tābhir hanumān śaravṛṣṭibhiḥ |

abhavat saṃvṛtākāraḥ śailarāḍ iva vṛṣṭibhiḥ ||

Translation

Then Hanumān, struck all over by their showers of arrows, appeared wholly covered—like the king of mountains when wrapped in driving rain.

Context

Later, Hanuman covered with showers of arrows scattered all over appeared like the king of mountains shot with showers of rain.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān

FAQs

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

Steadfastness under assault: righteous resolve does not collapse when faced with suffering; endurance supports dharmic purpose.

What is the narrative situation?

In Laṅkā, Hanumān is attacked by rākṣasa warriors who rain arrows upon him, momentarily obscuring his body.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Kṣānti and dhairya (forbearance and courage): Hanumān remains unshaken even when his body is covered by arrows.