Shloka 6.52.5

धूम्राक्षवधः (The Slaying of Dhumrākṣa)

Devanagari script

तेगदाभिश्चभीमाभिःपट्टसै: कूटमुद्गरैः ।घोरैश्चपरिघैश्चित्रैस्त्रिशूलैश्चापिसंश्रितैः ।।6.52.5।।विदार्यमाणारक्षोभिर्वानरास्तेमहाबलाः ।अमर्षाज्जनितोद्धर्षाश्चक्रुःकर्माण्यभीतवत् ।।6.52.6।।

Transliteration

tāḍitaḥ sa tayā tatra gadayā bhīma-rūpayā |

sa kapir māruta-balas taṃ prahāram acintayan ||6.52.35||

dhūmrākṣasya śiro-madhye giri-śṛṅgam apātayat |

Translation

Struck there by that fearsome mace, the monkey—mighty as the Wind—paid no heed to the blow and hurled a mountain-peak down upon the middle of Dhūmrākṣa’s head.

Context

The Vanaras although strong were wielding maces, spikes, tridents, terrific iron bars and multitude of weapons of many kinds to crush the Rakshasas. They were endowed with prowess, knowledgeable of weapons and doing their duty without fear and with great enthusiasm.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Dhūmrākṣa
• Gadā (mace)
• Giriśṛṅga (mountain peak)

FAQs

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

Dharma here is protective strength: Hanumān absorbs harm without losing focus on neutralizing a violent aggressor threatening the righteous cause.

What is the narrative situation?

Dhūmrākṣa strikes Hanumān with a mace; Hanumān immediately counters by dropping a mountain-peak onto Dhūmrākṣa’s head.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Aparājeya-dhairya (unshakable courage) and niścaya (single-pointed resolve) in service of Rāma’s dharmic campaign.