Shloka 6.52.14

धूम्राक्षवधः (The Slaying of Dhumrākṣa)

Devanagari script

वानरैर्भीमविक्रान्स्सैराप्लुत्याऽप्लुत्यवेगितैः ।राक्षसाःकरजैस्तीक्ष्णैर्मुखेषुविनिर्तिताः ।।6.52.14।।

Transliteration

vānarair bhīmavikrāntaiḥ sair āplutyāplutya vegitaiḥ |

rākṣasāḥ karajais tīkṣṇair mukheṣu vinirtitāḥ || 6.52.14 ||

Translation

Leaping again and again with swift force, the vānara heroes of dreadful prowess clawed the rākṣasas, wounding their faces with sharp nails.

Context

The Vanaras with their terrific valour jumping up wounded the Rakshasas in their face with their sharp nails.

Characters & Entities

• vānara warriors
• rākṣasas

FAQs

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

Dharma in wartime is action aligned with protection of the innocent and restoration of order; the verse shows vigorous resistance against violent aggressors.

What is the narrative situation?

Close-quarters fighting: vānara warriors use speed and natural weapons (claws) to injure rākṣasas.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Fearless initiative and agility—courage expressed through decisive action.