Shloka 6.70.58

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

Devanagari script

स संज्ञांप्राप्यसुचिरादृषभोवानरर्षभः ।क्रुद्धोविस्फुरमाणौष्ठोमहापार्श्वमुदैक्षत ।।।।

Transliteration

sa saṃjñāṃ prāpya sucirād ṛṣabho vānararṣabhaḥ |

kruddho visphuramāṇauṣṭho mahāpārśvam udaikṣata ||6.70.58||

Translation

After a long while, Ṛṣabha regained consciousness; enraged, with quivering lips, he fixed his gaze upon Mahāpārśva.

Context

Regaining consciousness after a long time the monkey chief, Rshaba, was angry, his lips quivering as he was, ran to Mahaparsva.

Characters & Entities

• Ṛṣabha
• Mahāpārśva

FAQs

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

The verse shows resilience after collapse; ethically, it also warns that righteous struggle must not become mere vengeance—anger arises naturally, but dharma requires it be governed.

What is the narrative situation?

Though badly wounded and unconscious for a time, Ṛṣabha recovers and refocuses on his opponent, Mahāpārśva.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Resilience and determination—returning to duty even after severe injury.