Shloka 6.52.8

धूम्राक्षवधः (The Slaying of Dhumrākṣa)

Devanagari script

तेभीमवेगाहरयोनर्दमानास्ततस्ततः ।ममन्थूराक्षसान्वीरान्नामानिचबभाषिरे ।।6.52.8।।

Transliteration

sa tu pavana-suto nihatya śatrūn

kṣataja-vaha hariḥ saritaś ca sannikīrya |

ripu-vadha-janita-śramo mahātmā

mudam agamat kapibhiḥ supūjyamānaḥ ||6.52.38||

Translation

But the son of the Wind, having slain his foes and strewn across the field a river of blood, grew weary from the destruction of enemies; honored by the monkeys, that great-souled one entered into joy.

Context

The monkeys endowed with terrific speed, proceeding from there roaring, proclaiming their names crushed the Rakshasa heroes.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān (Pavana-suta)
• Kapis (monkeys)
• Battlefield (implicit)

FAQs

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

Dharma is service with humility: even immense power is framed as duty performed for a righteous end, followed by communal honoring rather than self-glorification.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanumān, after defeating enemies and exhausting himself in battle, is celebrated and honored by the vānaras.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sevā (devoted service) and mahattva (greatness of spirit): strength used for protection, coupled with acceptance of honor as recognition of dharmic action.