Shloka 6.99.10

Mahāpārśva-vadhaḥ — The Slaying of Mahāpārśva (Angada’s Counterstrike)

Devanagari script

मुहूर्ताल्लब्धसंज्ञस्तुमहापार्श्वोमहाबलः ।।।।अङ्गदंबहुभिर्बाणैर्भूयस्तंप्रत्यविध्यत ।

Transliteration

muhūrtāl labdhasaṃjñas tu mahāpārśvo mahābalaḥ |

aṅgadaṃ bahubhir bāṇair bhūyas taṃ pratyavidhyata ||6.99.10||

Translation

After a short while, regaining consciousness, the mighty Mahāpārśva again struck Angada with many arrows.

Context

In a short while, regaining consciousness, mighty Mahaparsva struck Angada again with many shafts.

Characters & Entities

• Mahāpārśva
• Angada
• Arrows (bāṇa)

FAQs

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

It illustrates persistence in conflict; ethically, Ramayana invites readers to ask whether perseverance is guided by dharma (right aim) or by anger and revenge.

What is the narrative situation?

Mahāpārśva recovers and renews his assault, continuing the confrontation by shooting Angada repeatedly.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Endurance and determination in battle—though in context it also reflects relentless hostility fueled by prior rage.