Shloka 6.70.38

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

Devanagari script

अथशक्तिंसमादायकाळरात्रिमिवान्तकः ।चिक्षेपानिलपुत्रायत्रिशिरारावणात्मजः ।।।।

Transliteration

atha śaktiṁ samādāya kāḷarātrim ivāntakaḥ | cikṣepānilaputrāya triśirā rāvaṇātmajaḥ ||

Translation

Then Triśiras, Rāvaṇa’s son, seized a javelin and hurled it at the Wind’s son, like Death casting forth Kālarātri.

Context

In the same manner, Trisira, the son of Ravana sprung up and seized a javelin, just as God of death in dark night and hurled at the son of wind god and shattered.

Characters & Entities

• Triśiras
• Rāvaṇa
• Hanumān
• Vāyu (Anila)
• śakti (javelin)
• Antaka (Death)
• Kālarātri

FAQs

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

The verse frames the battlefield as a moral proving ground: even when weapons are fearsome, Dharma ultimately tests whether power serves a just cause.

What is the narrative situation?

Triśiras escalates the fight by throwing a powerful javelin at Hanumān.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Triśiras’ aggressive resolve and willingness to use lethal force.