Shloka 6
मन्त्रिणां सुतयुद्धम्
Battle with the Sons of the Ministers
ते परस्परसङ्घर्षात्तप्तकाञ्चनभूषणाः।अभिपेतुर्हनूमन्तं तोरणस्थमवस्थितम्।।।।
te paraspara-saṅgharṣāt tapta-kāñcana-bhūṣaṇāḥ |
abhipetur hanūmantaṃ toraṇa-stham avasthitam ||
ते परस्परसङ्घर्षात् तप्तकाञ्चनभूषणाः। अभिपेतुः हनूमन्तं तोरणस्थम् अवस्थितम्॥
Commanded by Ravana, the seven sons of minister blazing like fire followed by large army of experts in archery, possessing great valour, armed with weapons, being distinguished wielders of weapons, skilled in the use of weapons, who were equally capable of conquering each other sallied forth gladly to fight with Hanuman. They drove chariots yoked with horses which were decked with golden mesh, holding totem staffs (a figure engraved to identify a hero) and flags, neighing like clouds. The valiant heroes were sporting and making sounds like stormy clouds wielding wonderful bows glittering like molten gold, shining like lightning. As they marched from the palace they looked like stormy clouds accompanied by lightning.
FAQs
Steadfastness in duty: Hanumān holds his ground at a strategic point, embodying disciplined courage. Dharma is not impulsive aggression but firm, purposeful readiness.
The minister’s sons surge forward in eagerness to strike first, while Hanumān remains positioned at the gateway.
Hanumān’s composure and strategic steadiness: he is ‘avasthita’—firmly placed—amid an onrushing attack.