Shloka 6.79.7

मकराक्षवधः (The Slaying of Makarākṣa)

Devanagari script

तान्दृष्टवाराक्षसास्सर्वेद्रवमाणान्वलीमुखान् ।नेदुस्तेसिम्हवद्दृष्टाराक्षसाजितकाशिनः ।।।।

Transliteration

tān dṛṣṭvā rākṣasāḥ sarve dravamāṇān valīmukhān | nedus te siṃhavad dṛṣṭā rākṣasā jitakāśinaḥ ||

Translation

Seeing the vānaras fleeing, all the rākṣasas roared like lions, as though victory were already theirs.

Context

The monkeys saw all the arrogant Rakshasas roaring like lions and running as though triumphed.

Characters & Entities

• Rākṣasas
• Vānaras

FAQs

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

The verse warns against arrogance and premature celebration; Dharma values humility and right conduct, not exultation based on others’ momentary weakness.

What is the narrative situation?

The rākṣasas, encouraged by the vānaras’ retreat, roar and posture as if victory is assured.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Implicitly, restraint and humility are contrasted with the rākṣasas’ prideful boasting.