Shloka 6.43.40

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

Devanagari script

शिलाप्रहारभिहतोविद्युन्मालीनिशाचरः ।निष्पिष्टहृदयोभूमौगतासुर्निपपातह ।।6.43.40।।

Transliteration

etasminn antare teṣām anyonyam abhidhāvatām |

rakṣasāṃ vānarāṇāṃ ca dvandvayuddham avartata ||6.43.5||

Translation

Meanwhile, as they rushed at one another, the Rākṣasas and the Vānaras fell into one-on-one duels across the field.

Context

Vidyunmali, the Rakshasa hit by the huge rock, was ceased of life.

Characters & Entities

• Vānaras
• Rākṣasas

FAQs

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

Dharma in battle includes order and accountability—duels imply direct contest and personal responsibility rather than indiscriminate violence.

What is the narrative situation?

The general clash narrows into many paired combats between individual Vānara and Rākṣasa fighters.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Martial discipline and willingness to meet an opponent face-to-face.