Shloka 29
द्विचत्वारिंशः सर्गः (Sarga 42): Omens in Laṅkā, Report to Rāvaṇa, and the Kinkara Assault
मुद्गरैः पट्टिशैश्शूलैः प्रासतोमरशक्तिभिः।परिवार्य हनूमन्तं सहसा तस्थुरग्रतः।।5.42.29।।
mudgaraiḥ paṭṭiśaiḥ śūlaiḥ prāsatomaraśaktibhiḥ | parivārya hanūmantaṃ sahasā tasthur agrataḥ || 5.42.29 ||
മുദ്ഗരങ്ങൾ, പട്ടിശങ്ങൾ, ശൂലങ്ങൾ, പ്രാസങ്ങൾ, തോമരങ്ങൾ, ശക്തികൾ തുടങ്ങിയ ആയുധങ്ങളുമായി അവർ പെട്ടെന്ന് ഹനുമാനെ ചുറ്റിപ്പറ്റി, അവന്റെ മുന്നിൽ തന്നെ നിലകൊണ്ടു.
They quickly surrounded Hanuman and stood with hammers, sharp-edged spears, tridents, barbed missiles and powerful javelins.
FAQs
The verse highlights the dharmic ideal of steadfastness when encircled by threats: one should not abandon truth and duty merely because intimidation is overwhelming.
The Kiṅkaras form a tight armed ring around Hanumān, confronting him at close quarters to seize him.
Hanumān’s abhaya (fearlessness) and unwavering commitment to his mission for Rāma and Sītā.