Shloka 6.126.8

पुष्पकविमानयात्रा—सेतुबन्धादि-दर्शनम् (Pushpaka Aerial Journey and Survey of Sacred Landmarks)

Devanagari script

अङ्गदेनात्रनिहतोविकटोनामराक्षसः ।विरूपाक्षश्चदुर्धर्षोमहापार्श्वमहोदरौ ।।।।अकम्पनश्चनिहतोबलिनोऽऽन्ये च राक्षसाः ।त्रिशिराश्चातिकायश्चदेवान्तकनरान्तकौ ।।।।

Transliteration

aṅgadenātra nihato vikaṭo nāma rākṣasaḥ | virūpākṣaś ca durdharṣo mahāpārśva-mahodarau ||

akampanaś ca nihato balino ’nye ca rākṣasāḥ | triśirāś cātikāyaś ca devāntaka-narāntakau ||

Translation

Here the Rākṣasa named Vikaṭa was slain by Aṅgada; also the formidable Virūpākṣa, and Mahāpārśva and Mahodara. Akampana too was slain, and other mighty Rākṣasas—Triśiras, Atikāya, and Devāntaka and Narāntaka.

Context

"There is the Rakshasa by name Vikata killed by Angada, and Virupaksha (killed by Sugriva), Mahaparsva (killed by Rshaba), Mahodara (killed by Neela), Akampana and other Rakshasas, like Trisira killed by the mighty Hanuman and Atikaya by Lakshmana and Devanthaka (by Hanuman), and Naranthaka (by Angada)."

Characters & Entities

• Aṅgada
• Vikaṭa
• Virūpākṣa
• Mahāpārśva
• Mahodara
• Akampana
• Triśiras
• Atikāya
• Devāntaka
• Narāntaka
• Rākṣasas

FAQs

What is the core ethical principle (Dharma) in this verse?

The verse underscores the moral arc of the war: organized adharma collapses when confronted by united, duty-bound allies acting to restore justice.

What is the narrative situation?

A catalog-like recollection of notable Rākṣasa casualties, highlighting the scale of the conflict and the roles of key fighters.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Aṅgada’s martial competence and loyalty—acting decisively for the righteous cause.