Shloka 6.52.31

धूम्राक्षवधः (The Slaying of Dhumrākṣa)

Devanagari script

विभिन्नशिरसोभूत्वाराक्षसाश्शोणितोक्षिता: ।द्रुमैःप्रमथिताश्चान्येनिपेतुर्धरणीतले ।।6.52.31।।

Transliteration

vibhinnaśiraso bhūtvā rākṣasāḥ śoṇitokṣitāḥ | drumaiḥ pramathitāś cānye nipetur dharaṇītale ||6.52.31||

Translation

With their heads split and drenched in blood, those Rākṣasas—crushed by trees—fell upon the surface of the earth.

Context

Some Rakshasas hit by trees with their heads broken, shedding blood fell on the ground.

Characters & Entities

• Rākṣasas
• Trees (druma)
• Earth/ground (dharaṇī)

FAQs

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

A sober reminder of war’s suffering: even when fought for dharma, the outcome includes grievous injury—encouraging restraint and seriousness about violence.

What is the narrative situation?

Rākṣasa warriors struck by tree-weapons are mortally wounded and collapse on the battlefield.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Relentless martial force (ugra-vīrya) on the battlefield—described as an effect of Hanumān’s onslaught.