Shloka 5.47.28

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

Devanagari script

पराक्रमोत्साहविवृद्धमानस स्समीक्षते मां प्रमुखाग्रतःस्थितः।पराक्रमो ह्यस्य मनांसि कम्पयेत्सुरासुराणामपि शीघ्रगामिनः।।5.47.28।।

Transliteration

parākramotsāhavivṛddhamānasaḥ samīkṣate māṃ pramukhāgrataḥ sthitaḥ |

parākramo hy asya manāṃsi kampayet surāsurāṇām api śīghragāminaḥ ||5.47.28||

Translation

“His spirit swells with valor and bold energy; standing face-to-face before me, he meets my gaze. Indeed, the prowess of this swift-moving warrior could shake the hearts even of devas and asuras.”

Context

'His mental horizon is enhanced by his valour and power. He is standing before me and dares to look into my eyes. Surely his swift movement and valour will shake even the minds of suras and asuras.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Sura (Devas)
• Asura

FAQs

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

Dharma includes truthful discernment: recognizing strength and virtue as they are, without self-deception. Honest appraisal is a prerequisite for responsible action.

What is the narrative situation?

Akṣa observes Hanumān’s fearless stance and concludes that Hanumān’s speed and valor are formidable—enough to unsettle even celestial and demonic beings.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Fearlessness and confidence rooted in capability—Hanumān’s steady, unflinching presence before an enemy.