Shloka 6.70.21

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

Devanagari script

तश्चिक्षेपशैलाग्रंनीलस्त्रिशिरसेतदा ।तद्रावणसुतोधीमाबनिभेदनिशितैश्शरैः ।।।।

Transliteration

taś cikṣepa śailāgraṃ nīlas triśirase tadā |

tad rāvaṇasuto dhīmān bibhēda niśitaiḥ śaraiḥ ||

Translation

Then Nīla hurled a mountain-peak at Triśiras; but that wise son of Rāvaṇa shattered it with sharp arrows.

Context

Thereafter Neela hit Trisira with the peak of the mountain and Ravana's son broke the mountain into pieces with arrows.

Characters & Entities

• Nīla
• Triśiras
• Rāvaṇa

FAQs

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

Power must be coupled with discernment: Nīla’s strength meets the enemy’s skill. The Ramayana repeatedly implies that true dharma is not mere force but force aligned with right intent and disciplined intelligence.

What is the narrative situation?

Nīla attacks Triśiras with a mountain-peak; Triśiras counters by breaking it apart with arrows.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Pratibhā and kauśala (tactical skill): Triśiras’ precise archery counters a massive projectile.