Shloka 6.70.42

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

Devanagari script

खडगप्रहाराभिहतोहनुमान्मारुतात्मजः ।आजघानतिशिरसंतलेनोरसिवीर्यवान् ।। ।।

Transliteration

khaḍgaprahārābhihato hanumān mārutātmajaḥ | ājaghāna tiśirasaṁ talenorasi vīryavān ||

Translation

Though struck by the sword, Hanumān—the son of Māruta, mighty in valor—smote Triśiras with his palm upon the chest.

Context

Heroic Hanuman hit by Trisira, attacked him with his palm on the chest.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Māruta/Vāyu
• Triśiras
• sword
• palm-strike

FAQs

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

Dharma highlights resilience: being harmed does not justify collapse; one answers adversity with controlled strength in service of the righteous mission.

What is the narrative situation?

After receiving a sword-blow, Hanumān immediately retaliates by striking Triśiras on the chest with his palm.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Hanumān’s endurance and unwavering courage (titikṣā + parākrama).