Shloka 5.46.31

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

Devanagari script

ततस्तांस्त्रीन्हतान्ज्ञात्वा वानरेण तरस्विना।।।।अभिपेदे महावेगः प्रसह्य प्रघसो हरिम्।भासकर्णश्च सङ्कृद्धश्शूलमादाय वीर्यवान्।।।।

Transliteration

tatas tāṃs trīn hatān jñātvā vānarēṇa tarasvinā | abhipēdē mahāvēgaḥ prasahya praghaso harim |

bhāsakarṇaś ca saṅkṛddhaḥ śūlam ādāya vīryavān ||

Translation

Then, learning that the swift monkey had slain those three, Praghasa—impetuous in assault—rushed violently at Hanumān; and Bhāsakarṇa too, enraged and valiant, advanced with a trident (śūla) in hand.

Context

Finding all the three generals dead, swift Praghasa advanced towards the Vanara and attacked him. Valiant Bhasakarna also lifted a trident and attacked him. Both were famous for swift and violent action in war

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Praghasa
• Bhāsakarṇa
• Śūla (trident)

FAQs

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

It shows how adharma escalates through anger and vengeance. Dharma counsels measured response and adherence to truth; rage-driven retaliation perpetuates destruction.

What is the narrative situation?

With three generals already killed, Praghasa and Bhāsakarṇa step in and charge Hanumān—Bhāsakarṇa armed with a trident.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Hanumān’s unwavering commitment is implied: successive waves of enemies continue to come, yet he remains undeterred in his mission.