Shloka 5.47.6

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

Devanagari script

विराजमानं प्रतिपूर्णवस्तुना सहेमदाम्ना शशिसूर्यवर्चसा।दिवाकराभं रथमास्थितस्ततस्स निर्जगामामरतुल्यविक्रमः।।5.47.6।।

Transliteration

virājamānaṃ pratipūrṇavastunā sahemadāmnā śaśisūryavarcasā |

divākarābhaṃ ratham āsthitas tatas sa nirjagāmāmaratulyavikramaḥ ||5.47.6||

Translation

Then he—whose valor matched that of the gods—mounted that sun-bright chariot, radiant with golden garlands and the combined luster of moon and sun, fully furnished with its equipment, and rode forth.

Context

Prince Aksha, whose courage was equal to that of gods, shone like the Sun. He ascended the splendid chariot decked with golden garlands shining like Sun and Moon, equipped with all weapons, bows and shields etc, he went out.

Characters & Entities

• Akṣa (implied—mounted the chariot)
• Amaras (gods)

FAQs

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

The verse sets up a Dharma contrast: outward glory and ‘godlike’ valor can still serve an unrighteous regime; the Ramayana repeatedly distinguishes brilliance from righteousness.

What is the narrative situation?

Akṣa prepares for battle by mounting his magnificent chariot and advancing to confront Hanumān.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Courage and martial confidence—Akṣa is depicted as formidable, heightening the significance of Hanumān’s later victory.