Shloka 5.47.27

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

Devanagari script

अयं महात्मा च महांश्च वीर्यत स्समाहितश्चातिसहश्च संयुगे।असंशयं कर्मगुणोदयादयं सनागयक्षैर्मुनिभिश्च पूजितः।।5.47.27।।

Transliteration

ayaṃ mahātmā ca mahāṃś ca vīryataḥ samāhitaś cātisahaś ca saṃyuge |

asaṃśayaṃ karmaguṇodayād ayaṃ sanāgayakṣair munibhiś ca pūjitaḥ ||5.47.27||

Translation

“This one is high-souled and truly great in valor—steady in battle and exceedingly enduring. Without doubt, through the excellence of his deeds and virtues, he is honored even by nāgas, yakṣas, and sages.”

Context

'He is a great self. His valour is also admirable. He is focused in battle and highly tolerant. There is no doubt that on account of his excellence even nagas, yakshas andsages offer salutations to him.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Nāga
• Yakṣa
• Muni

FAQs

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

True greatness is grounded in conduct (karma) and virtues (guṇa). Honor is portrayed as the natural outcome of righteous excellence, recognized even beyond one’s own community.

What is the narrative situation?

Akṣa confronts Hanumān and, before escalating the fight, evaluates Hanumān’s stature—his composure, endurance, and widely acknowledged merit.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Steadiness under pressure (samāhita) and endurance/forbearance (atisaha), joined to proven excellence in action (karmaguṇa).