Shloka 5.46.19

षट्चत्वारिंशः सर्गः — Ravana Deploys Five Generals; Hanuman Destroys the Commanders and the Remaining Host

Devanagari script

महामतिं महावेगं महाकायं महाबलम्।तं समीक्ष्यैव ते सर्वे दिक्षु सर्वास्ववस्थिताः।।।।तै स्तै: प्रहरणैर्भीमैरभिपेतुस्ततस्ततः।

Transliteration

mahāmatiṃ mahāvegaṃ mahākāyaṃ mahābalam | taṃ samīkṣyaiva te sarve dikṣu sarvāsv avasthitāḥ || tais taiḥ praharaṇair bhīmair abhipetus tatas tataḥ ||

Translation

Seeing him—so intelligent, so swift, of immense body and strength—they all took positions in every direction and then, from various sides, rushed upon him with dreadful weapons.

Context

Having observed the tremendous strength, intelligence and swiftness in action of Hanuman, the generals of the army positioned at all directions and assailed him with dreadful weapons.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• rākṣasa warriors
• weapons (praharaṇa)

FAQs

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

Dharma is tested in adversity: righteousness often faces coordinated opposition, and the verse frames the moral battlefield where steadfast duty must endure pressure from all sides.

What is the narrative situation?

Rākṣasa fighters, recognizing Hanumān’s formidable qualities, surround and attack him from multiple directions with varied weapons.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Hanumān’s dhairya and vīrya (steadfast courage and valor) are implied by the need for many attackers and many weapons to confront him.