Shloka 6.52.33

धूम्राक्षवधः (The Slaying of Dhumrākṣa)

Devanagari script

तमापतन्तंधूम्राक्षोगदामुद्यम्यवीर्यवान् ।विनर्दमानःसहसाहनूमन्तमभिद्रवत् ।।6.52.33।।

Transliteration

tam āpatantaṃ dhūmrākṣo gadām udyamya vīryavān | vinardamānaḥ sahasā hanūmantam abhidravat ||6.52.33||

Translation

Seeing him charge, the mighty Dhūmrākṣa raised his mace; roaring fiercely, he rushed headlong against Hanumān.

Context

Lifting his mace on seeing Hanuman, heroic and brave Dhumraksha darted on Hanuman, roaring like a lion.

Characters & Entities

• Dhūmrākṣa
• Hanumān
• Mace (gadā)

FAQs

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

The verse illustrates the escalation inherent in adharma-driven aggression—force meeting force—underscoring why dharma values self-control and right intention.

What is the narrative situation?

Dhūmrākṣa counters Hanumān’s charge by lifting his mace and rushing to strike him.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

For Dhūmrākṣa: audacity and martial confidence (though not necessarily righteous); for the scene: intensity of single combat.