Shloka 6.70.40

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

Devanagari script

तांदृष्टवाघोरसङ्काशांशक्तिंभग्नांहनूमता ।प्रहृष्टावानरगणाविनेदुर्जलदाइव ।।।।

Transliteration

tāṁ dṛṣṭvā ghorasaṅkāśāṁ śaktiṁ bhagnāṁ hanūmatā | prahṛṣṭā vānaragaṇā vinedur jaladā iva ||

Translation

Seeing that dreadful javelin shattered by Hanumān, the troops of Vānaras rejoiced and thundered like rain-clouds.

Context

Seeing the dreadful form of shattered javelin, all Vanaras rejoiced and thundered like rain clouds.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Vānara host
• śakti (javelin)
• clouds (jalada)

FAQs

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

Dharma is sustained by collective confidence in righteous leadership; shared morale strengthens those who fight for a just end.

What is the narrative situation?

The Vānara army celebrates after Hanumān breaks Triśiras’ powerful weapon.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

The Vānaras’ loyalty and spirited unity, inspired by Hanumān’s feat.