Shloka 6.70.25

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

Devanagari script

शिरसिप्रहरवनीरस्तदावायुसुतोबली ।नादेनाकम्पयच्चैवराक्षसान् स महाकपिः ।।।।

Transliteration

śirasi praharaṇīras tadā vāyusuto balī |

nādenākampayac caiva rākṣasān sa mahākapiḥ ||

Translation

Then the mighty Hanumān, son of the Wind, struck Devāntaka upon the head; and by the thunder of that blow the great monkey made the rākṣasas tremble.

Context

When the heroic and strong son of the wind god hit on the head of Devanthaka, the Rakshasas trembled by the sound of the great monkey 's blow.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Vāyu
• Devanthaka
• Rākṣasas

FAQs

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

Dharma here appears as the disciplined use of strength in service of a righteous cause—Hanumān’s power is portrayed as protective and war-directed, not gratuitous violence.

What is the narrative situation?

In the battle at Laṅkā, Hanumān delivers a decisive head-blow to Devanthaka, and the terrifying sound shakes the morale of the surrounding rākṣasas.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Vīrya (valor) joined with steadfast service—Hanumān acts as a fearless champion for Rāma’s cause.