Shloka 6.43.35

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

Devanagari script

तंरथस्थमथोदृष्टवासुषेणोवानरोत्तमः ।गिरिशृङ्गेणमहतारथमाशुन्यपातयत् ।।6.43.35।।

Transliteration

taṃ rathastham atho dṛṣṭvā suṣeṇo vānarottamaḥ | giriśṛṅgeṇa mahatā ratham āśu nyapātayat ||6.43.35||

Translation

Seeing him on the chariot, Suṣeṇa—the best of the Vānaras—swiftly brought that chariot down with a massive mountain-peak.

Context

Nay, Sushena, the leader of Vanaras, saw himself down and Jambumali on top in the chariot. He crushed him with a big mountain peak.

Characters & Entities

• Suṣeṇa
• Vidyunmālī
• chariot
• mountain-peak

FAQs

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

Dharma-guided strategy: rather than responding only to pain, Suṣeṇa targets the tactical advantage (the chariot), reducing the enemy’s capacity to harm.

What is the narrative situation?

Suṣeṇa counters Vidyunmālī’s chariot-based assault by toppling the chariot with a mountain-peak.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Prājñya-yuddha (intelligent combat): calm assessment and effective countermeasure under pressure.