Shloka 6.70.19

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

Devanagari script

तमुत्पतन्तंत्रिशिरास्त्रिभिर्बाणैरजिह्मगैः ।घोरैर्हरिपतेःपुत्रेंललाटेऽभिजघान ह ।।।।

Transliteration

tam utpatantaṃ triśirās tribhir bāṇair ajihmagaiḥ |

ghorair haripateḥ putraṃ lalāṭe 'bhijaghāna ha ||

Translation

As Angada sprang up, Triśiras struck the son of the Vānara lord on the forehead with three fearsome arrows that flew straight.

Context

While Angada was getting up, Trisira again hit him on the forehead with three straight going arrows.

Characters & Entities

• Triśiras
• Angada
• Vānara lord (Vāli implied / “haripati” as Angada’s lineage marker)

FAQs

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

The verse contrasts ideals of righteous combat with battlefield opportunism: striking an opponent at the instant of rising tests the boundaries of fairness, prompting reflection on maryādā (ethical restraint) in war.

What is the narrative situation?

Triśiras targets Angada precisely as Angada regains his stance, landing three arrows on his forehead.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Alertness and readiness under pressure—Angada’s quick recovery is met by the enemy’s tactical vigilance.