Shloka 6.58.55

प्रहस्तवधः (The Slaying of Prahasta)

Devanagari script

सातेनकपिमुख्येनविमुक्तामहतीशिला ।बिभेदबहुधाघोराप्रहस्तस्यशिरस्तदा ।।।।

Transliteration

sā tena kapimukhyena vimuktā mahatī śilā |

bibheda bahudhā ghorā prahastasya śiras tadā ||6.58.55||

Translation

That dreadful, enormous rock, released by the foremost of monkeys, shattered Prahasta’s head into many pieces.

Context

Hurled by Neela, the foremost of monkeys, the huge rock broke the head of Prahastha into pieces.

Characters & Entities

• Nīla
• Prahasta
• rock (śilā)

FAQs

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

The verse conveys karmaphala in immediate form: violent aggression in war culminates in decisive consequence; dharma is framed as the restoration of safety for the righteous side through the fall of a key aggressor.

What is the narrative situation?

Nīla’s rock-strike lands fully, shattering Prahasta’s head and turning the duel toward Prahasta’s death.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Parākrama (effective valor) is emphasized—Nīla’s strength and execution bring a conclusive result.