Shloka 6.43.22

द्वन्द्वयुद्धप्रवृत्तिः (Dvandva-Yuddha: The Onset of Single Combats)

Devanagari script

तस्यतंरथमास्थायहनूमान् मारुतात्मजः ।प्रममाथतलेनाशुसहतेनैवरक्षसा ।।6.43.22।।

Transliteration

tasya taṃ ratham āsthāya hanūmān mārutātmajaḥ |

pramamātha talenāśu saha tenaiva rakṣasā || 6.43.22 ||

Translation

Hanūmān, son of the Wind-god, sprang onto his chariot and with a swift blow of his palm crushed both the chariot and that very rākṣasa.

Context

Hanuman the son of wind god, getting on to the chariot quickly destroyed that Rakshasa Jambumali with his palm.

Characters & Entities

• Hanūmān
• Māruta (Wind-god)
• Jambumālī

FAQs

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

Dharma here is the protective use of strength: Hanūmān’s power is exercised to remove a threat to the righteous cause, not for cruelty.

What is the narrative situation?

After being wounded, Hanūmān retaliates decisively by leaping onto the attacker’s chariot and crushing the rākṣasa.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Courage joined with swift resolve—Hanūmān responds immediately to danger and restores advantage to his side.