Shloka 6.58.52

प्रहस्तवधः (The Slaying of Prahasta)

Devanagari script

तमचिन्त्यप्रहारंसप्रगृह्यमुसलंमहत् ।अभिदुद्रावबलिनंबलाननीलंप्लवङ्गमम् ।।।।

Transliteration

tam acintya prahāraṁ sa pragṛhya musalaṁ mahat |

abhidudrāva balinaṁ balāt nīlaṁ plavaṅgamam ||6.58.52||

Translation

Ignoring that blow, he seized his great mallet and, with force, charged straight at the mighty Nīla, the monkey-warrior.

Context

He (Prahastha), not caring for the wound, taking a huge mallet went towards that courageous monkey (Neela).

Characters & Entities

• Prahasta
• Nīla
• musala (mallet)

FAQs

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

It illustrates persistence in conflict: in a dharmic struggle, one is expected to stand firm and continue one’s duty, though the epic also implicitly questions battles driven by adharma at their root.

What is the narrative situation?

Despite being struck, Prahasta does not pause; he grips his mallet and rushes at Nīla to continue the fight.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Udyama (energetic effort) and dhṛti (tenacity) are emphasized in Prahasta’s relentless advance.