Shloka 6.43.38

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

Devanagari script

तमापतन्तंगदयाविद्युन्मालीनिशाचरः ।वक्षस्यभिजघानाशुसुषेणंहरिपुङ्गवः ।।6.43.38।।

Transliteration

tam āpatantaṃ gadayā vidyunmālī niśācaraḥ | vakṣasy abhijaghāna āśu suṣeṇaṃ haripuṅgavam ||6.43.38||

Translation

As Suṣeṇa charged in, Vidyunmālī, the night-roaming Rākṣasa, swiftly struck that foremost of Vānaras on the chest with his mace.

Context

Then Vidyunmali, seeing the leader of monkeys getting the huge rock, hit him on the chest with the mace.

Characters & Entities

• Vidyunmālī
• Suṣeṇa
• mace (gadā)
• chest (vakṣas)

FAQs

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

The verse underscores the reality of harm in war: dharma is not sentimental; it recognizes danger and demands preparedness, discipline, and protection of one’s leaders.

What is the narrative situation?

Vidyunmālī meets Suṣeṇa’s charge by delivering a quick mace-blow to his chest.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

For Suṣeṇa, resilience under attack; for Vidyunmālī, tactical responsiveness and speed.