Shloka 23
धूम्राक्षवधः
The Slaying of Dhumrākṣa
तत्सुभीमंमहायुद्धंहरिराक्षससङ्कुलम् ।प्रबभौशब्दबहुलंशिलापादपसङ्कुलम् ।।6.52.23।।
tat subhīmaṃ mahāyuddhaṃ harirākṣasasaṅkulam | prababhau śabdabahulaṃ śilāpādapasaṅkulam ||6.52.23||
Maka perang besar yang amat menggerunkan itu, penuh sesak dengan Vanara dan Raksasa, tampak menyala—riuh dengan gemuruh, berselerak batu-batu dan pepohon.
The monkeys and Rakshasa groups took part in a fierce fight with rocks and trees abounding loud noise.
FAQs
Dharma is shown here as something defended amid overwhelming tumult—righteous order must be upheld even when the world appears ruled by noise, fear, and confusion.
A panoramic description of the battlefield: both armies intermingled, weapons and missiles everywhere, and the uproar of combat filling the scene.
Collective steadfastness—armies remain engaged despite terror and sensory chaos.