Shloka 6.50.5

सुपर्णागमनम् (Garuda’s Arrival and the Release from the Serpent-Arrow Bond)

Devanagari script

विषण्णवदनाह्येतेत्यक्तप्रहरणादिशः ।प्रपलायन्तिहरयस्त्रासादुत्फुल्ललोचनाः ।।6.50.5।।

Transliteration

viṣaṇṇavadanā hy ete tyaktapraharaṇādiśaḥ |

prapalāyanti harayas trāsād utphullalocanāḥ ||6.50.5||

Translation

The Vānara troops, their faces fallen in despair and their weapons cast away, fled in all directions, their eyes widened in fear.

Context

"Here, the distressed Vanaras with sad faces, their eyes downcast, are fleeing in all directions abandoning their arms."

Characters & Entities

• Vānara army (Harayas)

FAQs

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

Dharma teaching by contrast: fear can dissolve duty; steadfastness in crisis is essential for righteous warfare and collective responsibility.

What is the narrative situation?

After the terrifying serpent-arrow event, many Vānara soldiers panic, drop their weapons, and scatter.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

The implied virtue is courage (dhairya): the verse highlights its absence to show why disciplined bravery matters.