Shloka 6.52.30

धूम्राक्षवधः (The Slaying of Dhumrākṣa)

Devanagari script

सभङ् क्त्वातुरथंतस्यहनुमान् मारुतात्मजः ।रक्षसांकदनंचक्रेसस्कन्धविटपैर्द्रुमैः ।।6.52.30।।

Transliteration

sa bhaṅktvā tu rathaṃ tasya hanumān mārutātmajaḥ | rakṣasāṃ kadanaṃ cakre sa-skandha-viṭapair drumaiḥ ||6.52.30||

Translation

After breaking his chariot, Hanumān—the son of the Wind-god—wrought havoc among the Rākṣasas with trees, trunks and branching boughs.

Context

Hanuman the son of WindGod in that way started destroying the chariot and the Rakshasa with tree trunks and stems.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Wind-god (Māruta)
• Dhūmrākṣa (implied by 'his chariot')
• Rākṣasas
• Trees (druma)

FAQs

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

Defense of the righteous cause through decisive action: when adharma threatens many, dharma may require forceful intervention to protect the vulnerable.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanumān, having disabled the enemy chariot, continues the fight by striking down Rākṣasas using uprooted trees.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Bala (strength) guided by purpose—power employed in service of protecting allies and restoring order.