Shloka 5.47.12

अक्षवधः (The Slaying of Prince Aksha) — Sundarakāṇḍa Sarga 47

Devanagari script

स हेमनिष्काङ्गदचारुकुण्डल स्समाससादाऽशुपराक्रमः कपिम्।तयोर्बभूवाप्रतिमस्समागम स्सुरासुराणामपि सम्भ्रमप्रदः।।5.47.12।।

Transliteration

sa hema-niṣkāṅgada-cāru-kuṇḍalaḥ samāsasādāśu-parākramaḥ kapim |

tayor babhūvāpratimaḥ samāgamaḥ surāsurāṇām api sambhrama-pradaḥ || 5.47.12 ||

Translation

Wearing golden ornaments—armlets and fine earrings—Akṣa, swift in prowess, rushed to meet the monkey. Their encounter became a matchless clash, stirring awe even among gods and demons.

Context

Adorned with armlets studded with golden coins and lovely ear-rings Aksha advanced instantaneously to meet the monkey. Their matchless combat excuitement and enthusiasm even among gods and demons.

Characters & Entities

• Akṣa (Akṣa-kumāra)
• Hanumān
• Sura
• Asura

FAQs

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

Dharma here is framed as kṣātra-dharma: meeting a challenge directly with courage. Yet the epic context reminds that heroism gains true worth when aligned with righteousness.

What is the narrative situation?

Akṣa swiftly advances to engage Hanumān; the battle is portrayed as extraordinary, drawing cosmic attention.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Valor and fearlessness—swift, decisive engagement in combat.