Shloka 6.58.45

प्रहस्तवधः (The Slaying of Prahasta)

Devanagari script

ततन्सचापमुद्गृह्यप्रहस्तस्यमहाबलः ।बभञ्जतरसानीलोननादचपुनःपुनः ।।।।

Transliteration

tataṃ sa cāpam udgṛhya prahastasya mahābalaḥ |

babhañja tarasā nīlo nanāda ca punaḥ punaḥ || 6.58.45 ||

Translation

Then Nīla seized the mighty Prahastha’s drawn bow and broke it with force, roaring again and again.

Context

Thereupon, Neela firmly holding the bow of mighty Prahastha broke it again and again and roared

Characters & Entities

• Nīla
• Prahastha
• Bow (cāpa)

FAQs

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

Removing the means of harm: disabling an aggressor’s weapon can be a dharmic tactic to reduce danger to the wider army.

What is the narrative situation?

Close combat intensifies; Nīla captures Prahastha’s bow and snaps it, asserting dominance with repeated roars.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Boldness and presence of mind in Nīla.