Shloka 6.70.35

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

Devanagari script

तद्व्यर्थंशिखरंदृष्टवाद्रुमवर्षंमहाकपिः ।विससर्जरणेतस्मिन्रावणस्यसुतंप्रति ।।।।

Transliteration

tad vyarthaṁ śikharaṁ dṛṣṭvā drumavarṣaṁ mahākapiḥ | visasarja raṇe tasmin rāvaṇasya sutaṁ prati ||

Translation

Seeing that the hurled mountain-peak had proved futile, the great ape, in that battle, let loose a rain of trees against Rāvaṇa’s son.

Context

Then seeing that the top of the mountain hurled was ineffective in that battle over Ravana's son, Hanuman discharged rain of trees.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Triśiras
• Rāvaṇa
• trees

FAQs

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

Dharma in action includes discernment: when one method fails, one must respond intelligently rather than persist blindly out of pride.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanumān changes tactics after his mountain-peak attack is neutralized, attacking Triśiras with a barrage of trees.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Hanumān’s practical intelligence and resolve (mati + dhṛti) under pressure.