Shloka 6.79.6

मकराक्षवधः (The Slaying of Makarākṣa)

Devanagari script

बाणौघैरर्दिताश्चापिखरपुत्रेणवानराः ।सम्भ्रान्तमनसस्सर्वेदुद्रुवुर्भयपीडिताः ।।।।

Transliteration

bāṇaughair arditāś cāpi kharaputreṇa vānarāḥ | sambhrāntamanasaḥ sarve dudruvur bhayapīḍitāḥ ||

Translation

Struck by volleys of arrows shot by Khara’s son, all the vānaras, their minds shaken, fled, oppressed by fear.

Context

Vanaras perturbed terribly by the volley of arrows of Khara's son were stricken with fear and ran.

Characters & Entities

• Khara’s son
• Vānaras

FAQs

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

Dharma here is tested as steadiness in adversity; panic and flight show how fear can overwhelm even allies, highlighting the need for disciplined courage in righteous struggle.

What is the narrative situation?

In the battlefield, Khara’s son showers arrows; the vānaras, struck and shaken, begin to flee.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

By contrast (implicit), the virtue of courage and composure under pressure is emphasized, setting the stage for Rama’s stabilizing response.