Shloka 6.70.14

त्रिशिरा–देवान्तक–महोदर–मत्त (महापार्श्व) वधः | Slaying of Trisira, Devantaka, Mahodara, and Matta (Mahaparsva)

Devanagari script

तस्यतेनप्रहारेणनागराजस्यसंयुगे ।पेततुर्लोचनेतस्यविननाद स वारणः ।।।।

Transliteration

tasya tena prahāreṇa nāgarājasya saṃyuge | petatur locane tasya vinanāda sa vāraṇaḥ ||

Translation

By that blow, in the midst of battle, the royal elephant’s eyes fell out, and the beast cried out in agony.

Context

By that blow of Angada, that king of elephant's eyes dropped, and it cried.

Characters & Entities

• Royal elephant (nāgarāja/vāraṇa)
• Battlefield (saṃyuga)

FAQs

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

It starkly depicts the suffering inherent in war, reminding readers that even justified conflict carries grave consequences—hence Dharma also values restraint and the pursuit of peace when possible.

What is the narrative situation?

The narration describes the immediate physical consequence of Aṅgada’s strike upon the elephant.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Aṅgada’s overwhelming strength is emphasized; implicitly, the text also invites reflection on compassion and the cost of violence.