Shloka 6.70.39

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

Devanagari script

दिवःक्षिप्तामिवोल्कांतांशक्तिंक्षिप्तामसङ्गताम् ।गृहीत्वाहरिशार्दूलोबभञ्ज च ननाद च ।।।।

Transliteration

divaḥ kṣiptām ivolkāṁ tāṁ śaktiṁ kṣiptām asaṅgatām | gṛhītvā hariśārdūlo babhañja ca nanāda ca ||

Translation

That javelin, hurled and speeding unobstructed like a meteor fallen from heaven—Hanumān, tiger among monkeys, caught it, snapped it, and roared.

Context

Hanuman, the best of monkeys, snapped the javelin flung by Trisira on him, which came down unobstructed like a meteor from heaven and the monkeys roared.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Triśiras
• śakti (javelin)
• meteor (ulkā)
• heaven (div)

FAQs

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

Dharma is shown as fearless protection of the righteous cause: steadiness and self-mastery can neutralize even terrifying assaults.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanumān catches Triśiras’ javelin mid-flight and breaks it, turning the attack into a display of dominance.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Hanumān’s extraordinary courage and presence of mind (dhairya, sāmarthya).