Shloka 6.58.50

प्रहस्तवधः (The Slaying of Prahasta)

Devanagari script

आजघानतदानीलंललाटेमुसलेनसः ।प्रहस्तःपरमायत्तस्ततस्सुस्रावशोणितम् ।।।।

Transliteration

ājaghāna tadā nīlaṁ lalāṭe musalena saḥ |

prahastaḥ paramāyattaḥ tataḥ susrāva śoṇitam ||6.58.50||

Translation

Then Prahasta, striking swiftly, smote Nīla on the forehead with a mallet; at once blood streamed forth.

Context

Then Prahastha struck speedily with a mallet and hit Neela on the forehead and blood flowed from there.

Characters & Entities

• Prahasta
• Nīla
• musala (mallet)

FAQs

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

Dharma in war is shown as direct accountability: actions in battle have immediate consequences, and endurance under injury becomes part of righteous steadfastness when fighting for a just cause.

What is the narrative situation?

Prahasta lands a forceful blow on Nīla’s forehead with a mallet, drawing blood and intensifying the duel.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Kṣānti and dhairya (endurance and composure under pain) are implied as Nīla remains engaged despite injury.