Shloka 6.52.28

धूम्राक्षवधः (The Slaying of Dhumrākṣa)

Devanagari script

आपततनींशिलांदृष्टवागदामुद्यम्यसम्भ्रमात् ।रथादाप्लुत्यवेगेनवसुधायांव्यतिष्ठत ।।6.52.28।।

Transliteration

āpatantīṃ śilāṃ dṛṣṭvā gadām udyamya sambhramāt | rathād āplutya vegena vasudhāyāṃ vyatiṣṭhata ||6.52.28||

Translation

Seeing the rock rushing down upon him, he snatched up his mace in alarm, leapt swiftly from the chariot, and took his stand upon the ground.

Context

Beholding the rock descending upon him, Dhumraksha rushed instantly on the ground from the chariot and stood.

Characters & Entities

• Dhūmrākṣa
• Hanumān
• Rock (śilā)
• Mace (gadā)
• Chariot (ratha)

FAQs

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

Readiness and accountability in conflict: a warrior must face consequences and respond with presence of mind rather than endangering others through panic.

What is the narrative situation?

Dhūmrākṣa avoids the incoming rock by jumping down from his chariot, gripping his mace, and standing on the battlefield.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sāvadhānatā (alertness) and tactical composure under threat.