Shloka 6.99.19

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

Devanagari script

तेनवामांसफलकेभृशंप्रत्यवपादितम् ।।।।अङ्गदोमोक्ष्यामाससरोषस्सपरश्वधम् ।

Transliteration

tena vāmāṃsaphalake bhṛśaṃ pratyavapāditam |

aṅgado mokṣayāmāsa saroṣaḥ sa paraśvadhām ||

Translation

Though the axe was driven hard toward his left shoulder, Aṅgada—still blazing with fury—evaded that blow.

Context

Angada, full of fury, escaped Mahaparsva's aim to strike his left shoulder blade in violence.

Characters & Entities

• Aṅgada
• Mahāpārśva
• Paraśvadha/Paraśvatha (axe)
• Left shoulder (vāma-aṃsa)

FAQs

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

Dharma in battle includes alertness and self-preservation for the sake of the larger righteous mission; survival enables continued protection of one’s allies and cause.

What is the narrative situation?

Mahāpārśva’s axe is aimed at Aṅgada’s left shoulder, but Aṅgada avoids the strike.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Agility and composure under threat—Aṅgada’s quick evasion preserves him for continued defense of Dharma.