Shloka 6.70.46

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

Devanagari script

तेनमुष्टिप्रहोरेणसञ्चुकोपमहाकपिः ।कुपितश्चनिजग्राहकिरीटेराक्षसर्षभम् ।।।।

Transliteration

tena muṣṭiprahāreṇa sañcukopa mahākapiḥ |

kupitaś ca nijagrāha kirīṭe rākṣasarṣabham ||

Translation

Struck by that fist-blow, the great ape blazed with wrath; and, enraged, he seized the rākṣasa-bull by his crown.

Context

The great monkey hit by the fist (of Trisira) became furious and in anger he got hold of Trisira's head with crown.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Triśiras
• kirīṭa (crown)

FAQs

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

Even when provoked, the warrior’s duty is decisive action to end harm; Dharma in battle can require swift restraint and overpowering of the aggressor.

What is the narrative situation?

After being punched, Hanumān counters immediately by gripping Triśiras at the crown, gaining control.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Kṣātra-tejas (martial potency): rapid, effective response that turns the tide without hesitation.