Shloka 6.70.4

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

Devanagari script

रथमादित्यसङ्काशंयुक्तंपरमवाजिभिः ।आस्थायत्रिशिरावीरोवालिपुत्रमथाभ्ययात् ।।।।

Transliteration

ratham ādityasaṅkāśaṁ yuktaṁ paramavājibhiḥ | āsthāya triśirā vīro vāliputram athābhyayāt ||

Translation

Then the hero Triśiras mounted a chariot blazing like the sun, yoked with excellent horses, and advanced toward Vāli’s son, Aṅgada.

Context

Then Trisira, seated on the chariot, effulgent as the Sun, yoked to the best horse marched towards Angada.

Characters & Entities

• Triśiras
• Aṅgada
• Vāli
• chariot
• horses
• Sun (Āditya)

FAQs

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

Dharma in epic narrative also includes accountability in conflict: challengers deliberately seek worthy opponents, making the battle a test of responsibility and valor.

What is the narrative situation?

Triśiras rides forth in a radiant chariot and moves to engage Aṅgada.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Martial confidence and readiness to confront a principal adversary.