Shloka 6.52.23

धूम्राक्षवधः (The Slaying of Dhumrākṣa)

Devanagari script

तत्सुभीमंमहायुद्धंहरिराक्षससङ्कुलम् ।प्रबभौशब्दबहुलंशिलापादपसङ्कुलम् ।।6.52.23।।

Transliteration

tat subhīmaṃ mahāyuddhaṃ harirākṣasasaṅkulam | prababhau śabdabahulaṃ śilāpādapasaṅkulam ||6.52.23||

Translation

That great battle, crowded with Vanaras and Rakshasas, blazed forth—deafening with noise and thick with rocks and trees.

Context

The monkeys and Rakshasa groups took part in a fierce fight with rocks and trees abounding loud noise.

Characters & Entities

• Vānara (Vanaras)
• Rākṣasa (Rakshasas)
• Śilā (rocks)
• Pādapa (trees)

FAQs

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

Dharma is shown here as something defended amid overwhelming tumult—righteous order must be upheld even when the world appears ruled by noise, fear, and confusion.

What is the narrative situation?

A panoramic description of the battlefield: both armies intermingled, weapons and missiles everywhere, and the uproar of combat filling the scene.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Collective steadfastness—armies remain engaged despite terror and sensory chaos.