Shloka 54
प्रहस्तवधः
The Slaying of Prahasta
तस्ययुद्धाभिकामस्यमृथेमुसलयोधिन ।प्रहस्तस्यशिलांनीलोमूर्ध्नितूर्णमपातयत् ।।।।
tasya yuddhābhikāmasya mṛdhe musala-yodhinaḥ |
prahastasya śilāṁ nīlo mūrdhni tūrṇam apātayat ||6.58.54||
Quando Prahasta, o lutador da maça, ansiava pelo combate, Nīla fez cair rapidamente a rocha sobre a sua cabeça.
Fighting with the mallet, Neela quickly dropped the rock on that Prahastha's forehead
FAQs
In dharmic warfare, protecting one’s community may require decisive action; the verse underscores swift intervention to neutralize an imminent threat.
Nīla executes a rapid counterattack, dropping a heavy rock onto Prahasta’s head during close combat.
Naya (tactical judgment) and śaurya (bravery) are emphasized—Nīla chooses an effective, immediate measure.