Shloka 6.79.1

मकराक्षवधः (The Slaying of Makarākṣa)

Devanagari script

निर्गतंमकराक्षंतेदृष्टवावानरपुङ्गवाः ।आप्लुत्यसहसासर्वेयोद्धुकामाव्यवस्थिताः ।।।।

Transliteration

nirgataṃ makarākṣaṃ te dṛṣṭvā vānarapuṅgavāḥ |

āplutya sahasā sarve yoddhukāmā vyavasthitāḥ ||

Translation

Seeing Makarākṣa emerge, the foremost of the vānaras sprang up at once, took their positions, and stood eager for battle.

Context

On seeing Maka raksha all the Vanara chiefs returned, jumped, and stood ready enthusiastically to fight.

Characters & Entities

• Makarākṣa
• vānarapuṅgavas (vanara chiefs)

FAQs

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

Readiness to protect one’s side in a righteous cause (defense of Rāma’s mission) is shown as disciplined courage rather than reckless aggression.

What is the narrative situation?

Makarākṣa appears on the battlefield; the vanara leaders immediately prepare to engage.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Valor and alertness in service of a just objective.