Shloka 6.70.8

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

Devanagari script

स ववर्षततोवृक्षान् शैलाश्चकपिकुञ्जरः ।तान् प्रचिच्छेदसङ्कृद्धस्त्रिशिरानिशितैश्शरैः ।।।।

Transliteration

sa vavarṣa tato vṛkṣān śailāṃś ca kapikuñjaraḥ |

tān praciccheda saṅkruddhas triśirā niśitaiḥ śaraiḥ ||

Translation

Then the great monkey-warrior showered trees and rocks; but Triśiras, inflamed with wrath, cut them down with keen arrows.

Context

Then the leader of the monkeys, rained trees and rocks. Angry Trisira attacked all of them with sharp arrows.

Characters & Entities

• Aṅgada (implied as kapikuñjara)
• Triśiras
• vṛkṣa (trees)
• śaila (rocks)
• śara (arrows)

FAQs

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

Dharma as steadfast effort: both sides exert force, but the epic frames the monkey host as aligned with Rāma’s righteous aim; perseverance is shown through sustained engagement.

What is the narrative situation?

Angada hurls trees and stones; Triśiras, angered, counters by cutting them midair with arrows.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Tenacity and martial skill—endurance under counterattack.