Shloka 5.47.34

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

Devanagari script

ततः कपिस्तं विचरन्तमम्बरे पतत्रिराजानिलसिद्धसेविते।समेत्य तं मारुततुल्यविक्रमः क्रमेण जग्राह स पादयोर्दृढम्।।5.47.34।।

Transliteration

tataḥ kapis taṃ vicarantam ambare patatrirājānilasiddhasevite |

sametya taṃ mārutatulyavikramaḥ krameṇa jagrāha sa pādayor dṛḍham ||5.47.34||

Translation

Then the ape, whose prowess matched the wind, reached him as he moved through the sky—haunted by Garuḍa, the Wind, and the Siddhas—and firmly seized him by both feet.

Context

Thereupon Hanuman with the prowess that was equal to wind, approaching the sky firmly caught hold of the legs of Aksha flying into the abode of Garuda, the Wind-god and the Siddhas.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Akṣa
• Garuḍa
• Anila/Vāyu
• Siddha

FAQs

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

Dharma in action is steadfastness: once a righteous mission is underway, obstacles are met with unwavering resolve and capability.

What is the narrative situation?

Akṣa tries to fight from the air; Hanumān closes the distance and captures him by the legs mid-flight.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Superlative strength and control—power guided by precision rather than chaos.