Shloka 6.52.1

धूम्राक्षवधः (The Slaying of Dhumrākṣa)

Devanagari script

धूम्राक्षंप्रेक्ष्यनिर्यान्तंराक्षसंभीमविक्रमम् ।विनेदुर्वानरास्सर्वेप्रहृष्टायुद्धकाङ् क्षिणः ।।6.52.1।।

Transliteration

dhūmrākṣaṃ prekṣya niryāntaṃ rākṣasaṃ bhīmavikramam |

vinēdur vānarāḥ sarve prahṛṣṭā yuddhakāṅkṣiṇaḥ || 6.52.1 ||

Translation

Seeing Dhumrākṣa—the rākṣasa of terrifying prowess—coming forth, all the vānara warriors roared aloud, exhilarated and eager for battle.

Context

Seeing Dhumraksha of terrible prowess returning, the vanaras made loud noises out of joy and desire to wage war.

Characters & Entities

• Dhumrākṣa
• rākṣasas
• vānara army

FAQs

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

Dharma here is righteous resolve: when a grave threat appears, defenders of a just cause respond with unity and courage rather than fear.

What is the narrative situation?

Dhumrākṣa comes out to fight; the vānara forces, energized, raise a loud war-cry as the battle intensifies.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Collective valor and morale among the vānara warriors—readiness to face danger for their ally and for justice.