Shloka 6.58.15

प्रहस्तवधः (The Slaying of Prahasta)

Devanagari script

वानरैश्चापिसङ्क्रुद्धैराक्षसौघाःसमन्ततः ।।।।पादपैर्गिरिशृङ्गैश्चसम्पिष्टावसुधातले ।

Transliteration

vānaraiś cāpi saṅkruddhair rākṣasaughāḥ samantataḥ | pādapair giriśṛṅgaiś ca sampiṣṭā vasudhātale ||

Translation

And the Vānaras, inflamed with wrath, on every side crushed the hosts of Rākṣasas upon the earth, striking them with trees and with mountain-peaks.

Context

Then the highly enraged Vanaras completely crushed Rakshasas in groups by crushing them on the earth's surface with trees and mountain peaks.

Characters & Entities

• Vānaras
• Rākṣasa troops
• trees (pādapa)
• mountain peaks (giriśṛṅga)

FAQs

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

It reflects the epic theme of protecting the righteous cause through united effort. Even so, the verse keeps the reader aware that force, though sometimes necessary, is destructive and must be governed by dharma.

What is the narrative situation?

Vānaras retaliate powerfully, using natural weapons—trees and mountain-peaks—to crush Rākṣasa formations.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Collective courage and determination in service of the wider cause (Rāma’s mission), expressed through coordinated battlefield strength.