Shloka 6.70.45

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

Devanagari script

अमृष्यमाणस्तंघोषमुत्पपातनिशाचरः ।उत्पत्य च हनूमन्तंताडयामासमुष्टिना ।।।।

Transliteration

amṛṣyamāṇas taṃ ghoṣam utpapāta niśācaraḥ |

utpatya ca hanūmantaṃ tāḍayāmāsa muṣṭinā ||

Translation

Unable to endure that roar, the night-ranging Rākṣasa sprang up and, leaping at Hanumān, struck him with his fist.

Context

Unable to bear that roar, that Rakshasa got up jumping and struck Hanuman with his fist.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Triśiras (implied as the niśācara here)

FAQs

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

The verse contrasts agitation with righteous steadiness: acting from wounded pride and anger clouds discernment and leads to reckless choices.

What is the narrative situation?

Provoked by Hanumān’s roar, the rākṣasa attacks directly with a punch.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

By implication, Hanumān’s fearlessness—his roar does not seek cruelty but signals unwavering resolve.