Shloka 5.47.21

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

Devanagari script

स तेन बाणैः प्रसभं निपातितैश्चकार नादं घननादनिस्स्वनः।समुत्पपाताशु नभस्स मारुतिर्भुजोरुविक्षेपणघोरदर्शनः।।5.47.21।।

Transliteration

sa tena bāṇaiḥ prasabhaṃ nipātitaiś cakāra nādaṃ ghana-nāda-niḥsvanaḥ | samutpapātāśu nabhas sa mārutir bhujoru-vikṣepaṇa-ghora-darśanaḥ ||5.47.21||

Translation

Struck violently by those arrows, he let out a roar like the rumble of a thundercloud; and at once Maruti leapt into the sky, fearsome to behold as he flung out his arms and thighs in mighty motion.

Context

Struck by the arrows released by prince Aksha, Hanuman roared violently like a thundering cloud and leaped into the sky putting up a fierce appearance, stretching his arms and thighs.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān (Māruti)
• Akṣa (implied agent)
• arrows (bāṇa)
• sky (nabhas)
• thundercloud (ghana)

FAQs

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

Dharma in adversity is steadiness: even when struck, Hanumān does not collapse into anger without purpose; he reasserts courage and regains tactical advantage.

What is the narrative situation?

Akṣa’s arrows land; Hanumān responds by roaring and taking to the air to continue the fight from a superior position.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Resilience and fearlessness—Hanumān absorbs impact and immediately acts with power and presence.