Shloka 54
प्रहस्तवधः
The Slaying of Prahasta
तस्ययुद्धाभिकामस्यमृथेमुसलयोधिन ।प्रहस्तस्यशिलांनीलोमूर्ध्नितूर्णमपातयत् ।।।।
tasya yuddhābhikāmasya mṛdhe musala-yodhinaḥ |
prahastasya śilāṁ nīlo mūrdhni tūrṇam apātayat ||6.58.54||
Habang si Prahasta, ang mandirigmang pamalo, ay sabik na sumuong sa digmaan, mabilis na ibinagsak ni Nīla ang bato sa kanyang ulo.
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.