Shloka 6.70.34

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

Devanagari script

स वायुसुनूःकुपितश्चिक्षेपशिखरंगिरेः ।त्रिशिरास्तच्छरैस्तीक्ष्णैर्बिभेदबहुधाबली ।।।।

Transliteration

sa vāyusunūḥ kupitaś cikṣepa śikharaṁ gireḥ | triśirās taccharais tīkṣṇair bibheda bahudhā balī ||

Translation

Enraged, Hanumān—the son of the Wind—hurled a mountain-peak; but the mighty Triśiras split it into many fragments with his sharp arrows.

Context

The son of the wind god in anger hurled a top of the mountain on mighty Trisira, who split the mountain into several pieces with an arrow.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Vāyu
• Triśiras
• mountain-peak

FAQs

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

Dharma here is expressed as steadiness and competence in rightful battle: strength must be guided by skill and presence of mind, not by anger alone.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanumān attacks Triśiras by throwing a mountain-peak, and Triśiras counters by cutting it apart with arrows.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Triśiras’ martial skill and alertness (yuddha-kauśala), and Hanumān’s fearless initiative.