Shloka 6.70.2

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

Devanagari script

आरूढोमेघसङ्काशंवारणेन्द्रंमहोदरः ।वालिपुत्रंमहावीर्यमभिदुद्राववीर्यवान् ।।।।

Transliteration

ārūḍho meghasaṅkāśaṃ vāraṇendraṃ mahodaraḥ |

vāliputraṃ mahāvīryam abhidudrāva vīryavān ||

Translation

Mahodara, mounted upon a cloud-like lord of elephants, charged with valor at Angada—the mighty son of Vāli.

Context

Mahodara who closely resembled a cloud, mounted on the best of elephants chased brave and courageous son of Vali.

Characters & Entities

• Mahodara
• Angada
• Vāli
• elephant (vāraṇendra)

FAQs

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

Dharma is framed as committed service to one’s side: Angada stands for Rama’s righteous cause, while the rākṣasa host mobilizes power for Rāvaṇa—highlighting how strength must be guided by satya and right purpose.

What is the narrative situation?

Mahodara advances on elephant-back and charges directly toward Angada.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Vīrya (heroic energy): both the attacker’s bold charge and Angada’s reputation as “mahāvīrya” foreground martial courage.