Shloka 6.58.53

प्रहस्तवधः (The Slaying of Prahasta)

Devanagari script

तमुग्रवेगंसंरब्धमापतन्तंमहाकपिः ।ततस्सम्प्रेक्ष्यजग्राहमहावेगोमहाशिलाम् ।।।।

Transliteration

tam ugra-vegaṁ saṁrabdham āpatantaṁ mahākapiḥ |

tataḥ samprekṣya jagrāha mahā-vego mahā-śilām ||6.58.53||

Translation

Seeing him rush in with fierce, impetuous speed, the great monkey, swift in action, seized a massive rock.

Context

Then, seeing Prahastha waging and coming towards him, the great monkey, Neela, endowed with high speed threw a huge rock.

Characters & Entities

• Nīla
• Prahasta
• rock (śilā)

FAQs

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

Dharma includes prajñā (clear judgment) under pressure: the verse highlights timely, proportionate response to danger in protecting one’s side.

What is the narrative situation?

Prahasta charges; Nīla quickly assesses the threat and prepares a counterstrike by taking up a huge rock.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sphūrti and pratyutpanna-mati (alertness and quick-witted readiness) are emphasized in Nīla’s response.