Shloka 6.70.54

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

Devanagari script

गदामादायसङ्कृद्धोमत्तोराक्षसपुङ्गवः ।हरीन् समभिदुद्रावयुगान्तानगिरिवज्वलन् ।।।।

Transliteration

gadām ādāya saṅkṛddho matto rākṣasapuṅgavaḥ |

harīn samabhidudrāva yugāntānagiriva jvalan ||6.70.54||

Translation

Taking up the mace, Matta—the foremost among the rākṣasas—rushed straight at the monkeys in fury, blazing like the fire of the world’s end.

Context

Matta, the Rakshasa leader became very furious and took hold of the mace glowing like fire, at the time of dissolution of the universe and scattered the monkeys.

Characters & Entities

• Matta
• rākṣasa
• gadā (mace)
• harayaḥ/vānarāḥ (monkeys)
• yugānta (end of an age)

FAQs

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

Krodha (unrestrained anger) is shown as a force that drives destructive action. Dharma calls for mastery over rage, especially when power and weapons are involved.

What is the narrative situation?

Matta arms himself and charges the Vānara ranks, escalating the violence of the battlefield.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Ferocity and martial aggression are emphasized; ethically, the verse functions as a cautionary portrayal of anger-fueled might.