Shloka 6.70.57

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

Devanagari script

स तयाऽभिहतस्तेनगदयावानरर्षभः ।भिन्नवक्षास्समाधूतस्सुस्रावरुधिरंबहु ।।।।

Transliteration

sa tayā 'bhihatas tena gadayā vānararṣabhaḥ |

bhinnavakṣāḥ samādhūtaḥ susrāva rudhiraṃ bahu ||6.70.57||

Translation

Struck by that mace, Ṛṣabha—the bull among vānara warriors—had his chest shattered; shaken violently, he bled profusely.

Context

Hit in that way by the mace, Rshaba, bull of Vanaras, with chest broken, blood flowed excessively.

Characters & Entities

• Ṛṣabha
• gadā (mace)

FAQs

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

Endurance in the face of harm is shown as part of the warrior’s duty. The verse also reminds that violence inevitably produces suffering—an ethical cost that dharma seeks to limit and justify only when necessary.

What is the narrative situation?

Ṛṣabha is severely injured by the mace-blow, bleeding heavily on the battlefield.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Fortitude (dhṛti) is implied—he is grievously wounded yet remains part of the continuing confrontation.