Shloka 6.58.58

प्रहस्तवधः (The Slaying of Prahasta)

Devanagari script

हतेप्रहस्तेनीलेनतदकम्प्यंमहाबलम् ।राक्षसानामहृष्टानांलङ्कामभिजगामह ।।।।

Transliteration

hate prahaste nīlena tad akampyaṃ mahābalam | rākṣasānām ahṛṣṭānāṃ laṅkām abhijagāma ha ||

Translation

When Prahasta was slain by Nila, the cheerless Rakshasas could no longer hold their ground and retreated towards Lanka.

Context

Prahastha having been killed by Neela, the cheerless Rakshasas and unshakeable troops could not stay there any more.

Characters & Entities

• Nīla
• Prahastha
• Rākṣasāḥ (Rakshasas)
• Laṅkā

FAQs

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

Adharma-driven power collapses when its unjust leadership falls; Dharma is shown as steadiness rooted in rightful cause, not mere might.

What is the narrative situation?

After Nīla kills Prahastha, the Rakshasa forces lose morale and begin withdrawing from their position in Laṅkā.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Nīla’s vīrya (valor) and steadfastness in battle, contributing to the righteous coalition’s momentum.