Shloka 6.70.43

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

Devanagari script

सतलाभिहतस्तेनस्रस्तहस्तायुधोभुवि ।निपपातमहातेजास्त्रिशिरास्त्यक्तचेतनः ।।।।

Transliteration

sa talābhihatas tena srastahastāyudho bhuvi |

nipapāta mahātejā triśirās tyaktacetanaḥ ||

Translation

Struck by that blow of the palm, the mighty Triśiras let his weapon slip from his hand; his senses failed, and he fell to the ground.

Context

Trisira, a highly energetic one, hit by Hanuman with his palm, dropped the weapon from his hand, lost his senses and fell on the ground.

Characters & Entities

• Triśiras
• Hanumān

FAQs

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

Dharma here appears as disciplined force used in a just war: Hanumān’s strength is not random violence but purposeful action in service of Rāma’s righteous cause.

What is the narrative situation?

In the battlefield at Laṅkā, Hanumān strikes Triśiras; Triśiras loses grip of his weapon, faints, and collapses.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Hanumān’s vīrya (valour) and steadiness in battle—effective action without hesitation.