Shloka 6.8.21

युद्धकाण्डे अष्टमः सर्गः — राक्षससभा-युद्धपरामर्शः (War-Council Boasts and Stratagems)

Devanagari script

ततोवज्रहनुर्नामराक्षसःपर्वतोपमः ।।6.8.21।।क्रुद्ध: परिलिहन्सृक्कांजिह्वयावाक्यमब्रवीत् ।

Transliteration

tato vajrahanur nāma rākṣasaḥ parvatopamaḥ ||6.8.21||

kruddhaḥ parilihan sṛkkāṃ jihvayā vākyam abravīt |

Translation

Then the rākṣasa named Vajrahanu, mountain-like in form, enraged and licking his lips with his tongue, spoke these words.

Context

Then a Rakshasa called Vajrahanu, mountain like in form, enraged, licking lips with his tongue said these words.

Characters & Entities

• Vajrahanu
• Rākṣasas

FAQs

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

The verse signals the rise of krodha and predatory intent; dharma teaches mastery of senses and restraint, especially before violence.

What is the narrative situation?

The narrator introduces another rākṣasa champion, Vajrahanu, about to speak in the council.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Physical power is emphasized, but the dominant trait is uncontrolled anger—presented as a moral weakness.