Shloka 6.70.5

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

Devanagari script

स त्रिभिर्देवदर्पघ्नेर्नेरृतीन्द्रेरभिद्रुतः ।वृक्षमुत्पाटयामासमहाविटपमङ्गदः ।।।।

Transliteration

sa tribhir devadarpaghner nairṛtīndrair abhidrutaḥ |

vṛkṣam utpāṭayāmāsa mahāviṭapam aṅgadaḥ ||

Translation

As three rākṣasa-lords—crushers of the gods’ pride—rushed upon him, Aṅgada uprooted a huge, spreading tree.

Context

Angada observed that all the three chiefs of Rakshasas, who were capable of crushing the pride of gods marching towards him and uprooted a huge tree.

Characters & Entities

• Aṅgada
• three rākṣasa chiefs (nairṛtīndras)
• tree (vṛkṣa)

FAQs

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

Dharma includes readiness to protect one’s allies: Aṅgada prepares a fitting means of defense when confronted by superior hostile force.

What is the narrative situation?

Three powerful rākṣasa leaders advance; Aṅgada arms himself by uprooting a massive tree to fight them.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Pratibala (resolute counter-force): courage and initiative under threat.