Shloka 6.70.17

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

Devanagari script

अथाश्वस्यमहातेजाःकृच्छ्राद्देवान्तकोबली ।आविध्यपरिघंवेगादाजघानतदाङ्गदम् ।।।।

Transliteration

athāśvasya mahātejāḥ kṛcchrād devāntako balī |

āvidhya parighaṃ vegād ājaghāna tadā aṅgadam ||

Translation

Then the mighty, dreadfully radiant Devāntaka, rallying with difficulty, seized his iron club and swiftly struck Angada.

Context

Thereafter the terribly strong Devanthaka taking iron spike quickly pierced Angada.

Characters & Entities

• Devāntaka
• Angada

FAQs

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

Dharma in battle includes endurance and responsibility: even when wounded or exhausted, warriors persist in their chosen cause—yet the Ramayana invites reflection on whether the cause itself is righteous.

What is the narrative situation?

Devāntaka recovers his footing and renews the assault by striking Angada with an iron club.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Relentless resolve (though used here by a rākṣasa): persistence after setback—presented as a battlefield trait that can serve either dharma or adharma depending on allegiance.