Shloka 6.58.6

प्रहस्तवधः (The Slaying of Prahasta)

Devanagari script

ततःप्रहस्तंनिर्यान्तंभीमंभीमपराक्रमम् ।।6.58.5।।गर्जन्तंसुमहाकायंराक्षसैरभिसम्वृतम् ।ददर्शमहतीसेनावानराणांबलीयसाम् ।।6.58.6।।अभिसञ्जातरोषाणांप्रहस्तमभिगर्जताम् ।

Transliteration

tataḥ prahastaṃ niryāntaṃ bhīmaṃ bhīma-parākramam | garjantaṃ su-mahā-kāyaṃ rākṣasair abhi-saṃvṛtam | dadarśa mahatī senā vānarāṇāṃ balīyasām | abhisañjāta-roṣāṇāṃ prahastam abhigarjatām ||

Translation

Then the mighty Vanara host beheld Prahasta advancing—terrible, roaring, huge-bodied, and surrounded by Rakshasas—and they roared back in rage.

Context

The huge army of powerful Vanaras saw Prahastha of terrific prowess, fierce, surrounded by Rakshasas coming towards them roaring.

Characters & Entities

• Prahastha
• Vānarāḥ (Vanaras)
• Rākṣasāḥ (Rakshasas)

FAQs

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

Dharma in battle includes meeting aggression with disciplined courage; fearsome display is answered by steadfast resistance for a righteous cause.

What is the narrative situation?

Prahastha sorties from Laṅkā with Rakshasa support; the Vanara army confronts him, both sides roaring as the clash begins.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Collective vīratā (bravery) and utsāha (martial zeal) of the Vanara forces in facing a formidable opponent.