Shloka 5.47.30

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

Devanagari script

इति प्रवेगं तु परस्य चिन्तयन्स्वकर्मयोगं च विधाय वीर्यवान्।चकार वेगं तु महाबलस्तदा मतिं च चक्रेऽस्य वधे महाकपिः।।5.47.30।।

Transliteration

iti pravegaṃ tu parasya cintayan svakarmayogaṃ ca vidhāya vīryavān |

cakāra vegaṃ tu mahābalas tadā matiṃ ca cakre ’sya vadhe mahākapiḥ ||5.47.30||

Translation

Thus, considering the enemy’s speed and arranging his own plan of action, the mighty and valiant great ape increased his pace and resolved upon the foe’s death.

Context

Reflecting on the power of the enemy, the mighty and valiant vanara thought of his own course of action. Hanuman made up his mind to kill the enemy and increased his speed.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Akṣa

FAQs

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

Dharma includes disciplined action guided by judgment: strength is paired with deliberation (planning one’s course) rather than mere impulse.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanumān gauges Akṣa’s capabilities, chooses a decisive course, and surges forward to end the fight.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Practical wisdom in conflict—combining reflection with swift execution.