Shloka 5.46.22

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

Devanagari script

ततस्तु दुर्धरो वीरस्सरथस्सज्यकार्मुकः।।।।किरन् शरशतैस्तीक्ष्णैरभिपेदे महाबलः।

Transliteration

tatas tu durdharo vīraḥ sa-rathaḥ sajya-kārmukaḥ | kiran śara-śatais tīkṣṇair abhipede mahābalaḥ ||

Translation

Then the mighty hero Durdhara, mounted on his chariot with bow strung, assailed him again, pouring forth hundreds of sharp arrows.

Context

Then the powerful, hero, Durdhara, mounted on his chariot, fastened his bow-string and hit Hanuman with hundreds of sharp arrows.

Characters & Entities

• Durdhara
• Hanumān
• chariot (ratha)
• bow (kārmuka)
• arrows (śara)

FAQs

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

The verse illustrates how adharma escalates through force; by contrast, dharma requires steadiness and discernment when confronted by relentless aggression.

What is the narrative situation?

Durdhara intensifies the attack, shooting volleys of arrows from his chariot at Hanumān.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Hanumān’s resilience is highlighted indirectly—he faces not a single blow but sustained assault.