Shloka 5.46.32

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

Devanagari script

ततस्तांस्त्रीन्हतान्ज्ञात्वा वानरेण तरस्विना।।5.46.31।।अभिपेदे महावेगः प्रसह्य प्रघसो हरिम्।भासकर्णश्च सङ्कृद्धश्शूलमादाय वीर्यवान्।।5.46.32।।

Transliteration

tatas tāṃs trīn hatān jñātvā vānarēṇa tarasvinā || 5.46.31 || abhipēdē mahāvēgaḥ prasahya praghaso harim | bhāsakarṇaś ca saṅkṛddhaḥ śūlam ādāya vīryavān || 5.46.32 ||

Translation

(Southern Recension duplication) After learning the swift monkey had slain those three, Praghasa rushed violently at Hanumān, and Bhāsakarṇa, enraged, advanced wielding a trident (śūla).

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?

The repeated verse reinforces the cautionary theme: anger and violent escalation are signs of adharma, whereas dharma requires restraint and alignment with truth.

What is the narrative situation?

A repeated transmission of the same battle-moment: Praghasa and Bhāsakarṇa move to attack Hanumān after earlier losses.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Hanumān’s steadfastness is emphasized indirectly by the continued need for enemies to send stronger attackers against him.