Shloka 6.70.23

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

Devanagari script

ततोजृम्भितमालोक्यहर्षाद्वेवान्तकस्तदा ।परिघेणाभिदुद्रावमारुतात्मजमाहवे ।।।।

Transliteration

tato jṛmbhitam ālokya harṣād devāntakas tadā |

parigheṇābhidudrāva mārutātmajam āhave ||

Translation

Seeing that opening in the fight, Devāntaka rejoiced and, in the thick of battle, rushed at Hanumān—the son of the Wind—with his iron club.

Context

Mighty Devanthaka, observing (Trisira's action), was happy on the battlefield, and went with his club to assault Hanuman.

Characters & Entities

• Devāntaka
• Hanumān
• Māruta (Wind-god, as lineage reference)
• parigha (iron club)

FAQs

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

The verse warns about misplaced delight in violence: rejoicing at a tactical opening can reflect adharma when the underlying cause is unjust. Dharma demands that power be tempered by right intent.

What is the narrative situation?

Devāntaka, encouraged by the unfolding combat, charges toward Hanumān wielding his iron club.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Readiness to protect the righteous cause—Hanumān is being drawn into direct confrontation, setting the stage for his decisive defense.