Shloka 6.70.56

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

Devanagari script

तंपुरस्तात् स्थितंदृष्टवावानरंपर्वतोपमम् ।आजघानोरसिक्रुद्धोगदयावज्रकल्पया ।।।।

Transliteration

taṃ purastāt sthitaṃ dṛṣṭvā vānaraṃ parvatopamam |

ājaghānorasi kruddho gadayā vajrakalpayā ||6.70.56||

Translation

Seeing the vānara standing before him like a mountain, the enraged rākṣasa struck him on the chest with a mace like a thunderbolt.

Context

Again, seeing Rshaba standing in front like a mountain, enraged Mahaparsva hit him on the chest with the mace that was like a thunderbolt.

Characters & Entities

• Ṛṣabha
• rākṣasa (attacker, contextual: Matta/Mahāpārśva)
• gadā (mace)
• vajra (thunderbolt, simile)

FAQs

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

The verse contrasts steadfastness with rage: Ṛṣabha stands firm, while the foe acts from anger. Dharma values courage with discipline, not violence driven by krodha.

What is the narrative situation?

The rākṣasa responds to Ṛṣabha’s challenge by delivering a crushing blow to his chest.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Ṛṣabha’s steadfast bravery is implied; the opponent’s defining trait here is wrathful aggression.