Shloka 6.58.23

प्रहस्तवधः (The Slaying of Prahasta)

Devanagari script

अथकुम्भहनुस्तत्रतारेणासाद्यवीर्यवान् ।।।।वृक्षेणाभिहतोमूर्ध्निप्राणान्सन्त्याजयद्रणे ।

Transliteration

atha kumbhahanuḥ tatra tāreṇāsādya vīryavān | vṛkṣeṇābhihato mūrdhni prāṇān santyājayad raṇe ||

Translation

Then, on that battlefield, the valiant Kumbhahanu was confronted by Tārā; struck on the head with a tree, he gave up his life in the fight.

Context

And thereafter, valiant Tara closed with Kumbhahanu and attacked him with a tree on the head and he lost his life.

Characters & Entities

• Tārā (vānarī warrior)
• Kumbhahanu

FAQs

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

The verse underscores steadfastness in dharmic struggle: even non-royal allies (vānaras) bear responsibility to confront violent adharma.

What is the narrative situation?

Tārā engages the rākṣasa Kumbhahanu directly and kills him by striking his head with a tree.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Śaurya (heroic courage) combined with initiative—Tārā closes in and finishes the threat.