Shloka 6.58.44

प्रहस्तवधः (The Slaying of Prahasta)

Devanagari script

रोषितश्शरवर्षेणसालेनमहतामहान् ।प्रजघानहयाननीलःप्रहस्तस्यमहाबलः ।।।।

Transliteration

roṣitaḥ śaravarṣeṇa sālena mahatā mahān |

prajaghāna hayān nīlaḥ prahastasya mahābalaḥ || 6.58.44 ||

Translation

Enraged by the storm of arrows, the mighty Nīla struck down Prahastha’s horses with a huge sāla tree.

Context

Neela endowed with great prowess, became angry (by the rain of arrows showered on him) and hurled a huge Sala tree at Prahastha.

Characters & Entities

• Nīla
• Prahastha
• Sāla tree
• Horses (of Prahastha’s chariot)

FAQs

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

Controlled counteraction in battle: after enduring harm, Nīla responds decisively to neutralize the enemy’s mobility—an act consistent with battlefield duty when protecting the righteous host.

What is the narrative situation?

Nīla, provoked by arrows, retaliates by hurling/using a massive tree to bring down the horses of Prahastha.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Decisive valor and tactical strength in Nīla.