Shloka 5.47.3

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

Devanagari script

ततो महद्बालदिवाकरप्रभं प्रतप्तजाम्बूनदजालसन्ततम्।रथं समास्थाय ययौ स वीर्यवान्महाहरिं तं प्रति नैरृतर्षभः।।5.47.3।।

Transliteration

tato mahad bāladivākaraprabhaṃ prataptajāmbūnadajālasantatam |

rathaṃ samāsthāya yayau sa vīryavān mahāhariṃ taṃ prati nairṛtarṣabhaḥ ||5.47.3||

Translation

Then the valiant bull among the rākṣasas mounted a great chariot, radiant like the rising sun and overlaid with networks of glowing Jāmbūnada gold, and advanced toward that mighty vanara.

Context

Ascending a glittering chariot inlaid with pure gold Aksha, the courageous bull among giants looking splendid like the rising Sun, marched forth towards the great vanara.

Characters & Entities

• Akṣa
• Hanumān
• Jāmbūnada (gold)

FAQs

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

The verse frames the kṣatra setting: a warrior formally takes up arms and advances to meet an opponent, emphasizing duty-bound engagement rather than covert harm.

What is the narrative situation?

Akṣa prepares for combat by mounting his splendid chariot and moving to confront Hanumān.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Martial readiness and resolve—publicly taking the field to meet the challenge.