Shloka 6.70.20

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

Devanagari script

ततोऽङ्गदंपरिक्षिप्तंत्रिभिर्नैरृतपुङ्गवैः ।हनूमानपिविज्ञायनीलश्चापिप्रतस्थतुः ।।।।

Transliteration

tato 'ṅgadaṃ parikṣiptaṃ tribhir nairṛtapuṅgavaiḥ |

hanūmān api vijñāya nīlaś cāpi pratasthatuḥ ||

Translation

Then, realizing that Angada had been surrounded by three foremost rākṣasas, Hanumān and Nīla moved in to engage.

Context

Then finding Angada surrounded by the three Rakshasa leaders, Hanuman as well as Neela set out.

Characters & Entities

• Angada
• Hanumān
• Nīla
• three rākṣasa leaders (including Devāntaka, Triśiras, and another implied leader in this cluster)

FAQs

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

The verse teaches dharmic solidarity: when a righteous ally is endangered, one does not remain a spectator—support and protection of companions is part of right conduct.

What is the narrative situation?

Angada is encircled by three rākṣasa champions; Hanumān and Nīla recognize the danger and rush to intervene.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sahāya-dharma (duty of comradeship): Hanumān and Nīla act promptly to aid Angada.