Shloka 6.52.10

धूम्राक्षवधः (The Slaying of Dhumrākṣa)

Devanagari script

राक्षसामथिताःकेचिद्वानरैर्जितकाशिभिः ।ववमूरुधिरंकेचिन्मुखैरुधिरभोजनाः ।।6.52.10।।

Transliteration

rākṣasā mathitāḥ kecid vānarair jitakāśibhiḥ |

vavamū rudhiraṃ kecin mukhair rudhirabhojanāḥ || 6.52.10 ||

Translation

Some rākṣasas were crushed to pulp by the vānara warriors who had conquered fear; others—blood-eaters—spewed blood from their mouths.

Context

Vanaras who had conquered fear crushed Rakshasas into lumps of flesh indeed the Rakshasas threw out blood from their mouths.

Characters & Entities

• vānara warriors
• rākṣasas

FAQs

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

The verse contrasts fearlessness in dharmic duty with the collapse of adharma: courage and discipline enable defenders to overcome brutal aggressors.

What is the narrative situation?

In close combat, vānara fighters overpower rākṣasas; the scene emphasizes the intensity and physical toll of the battle.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Fear-conquest (jitakāśitva): steadiness under threat, a martial expression of commitment to a righteous cause.