Shloka 6.79.24

मकराक्षवधः (The Slaying of Makarākṣa)

Devanagari script

जीमूतयोरिवाकाशेशब्दोज्यातलयोस्तदा ।धनुर्मुक्तःस्वनोत्कृष्टश्श्रूयते च रणाजिरे ।।।।

Transliteration

jīmūtayor ivākāśe śabdo jyātalayos tadā |

dhanur-muktaḥ svanotkṛṣṭaḥ śrūyate ca raṇājire ||

Translation

Then, on that battlefield, the taut twang of bows—released by hands and bowstrings—was heard in the sky like the thunder of clouds.

Context

Then the sound released by the friction of the bowstring and the hand (of the two heroes) filled the sky like thunder of clouds.

Characters & Entities

• battlefield (raṇājira)
• bows (dhanus)
• bowstring (jyā)
• clouds (jīmūta)

FAQs

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

By elevating the duel to a cosmic sound-image, the text suggests that righteous conflict has world-order stakes, demanding discipline and responsibility.

What is the narrative situation?

As the duel continues, the sound of bowstrings and hands striking/releasing becomes thunderous, filling the sky.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Martial focus and sustained effort—steadiness in the demanding duty of battle.