Shloka 6.52.32

धूम्राक्षवधः (The Slaying of Dhumrākṣa)

Devanagari script

विद्राव्यराक्षसंसैन्यंहनुमान्मारुतात्मजः ।गिरिशशिखरमादायधूम्राक्षमभिदुद्रुवे ।।6.52.32।।

Transliteration

vidrāvya rākṣasaṃ sainyaṃ hanumān mārutātmajaḥ | gireḥ śikharaṃ ādāya dhūmrākṣam abhidudruve ||6.52.32||

Translation

Having routed the Rākṣasa host, Hanumān, son of the Wind-god, tore up a mountain peak and rushed straight at Dhūmrākṣa.

Context

Hanuman the son of WindGod, after chasing the army of Rakshasas reaching the top of the mountain, jumped on Dhumraksha.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Wind-god (Māruta)
• Rākṣasa army
• Mountain peak (giri-śikhara)
• Dhūmrākṣa

FAQs

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

Stopping the chief source of harm: dharma-driven leadership targets the cause of chaos (the commander) to reduce suffering for the many.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanumān scatters the enemy troops and advances to engage Dhūmrākṣa directly, wielding a mountain peak.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Aparājita-saṅkalpa (indomitable resolve) and protective leadership in crisis.