Shloka 6.99.21

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

Devanagari script

राक्षसस्यस्तनाभ्याशेमर्मज्ञोहृदयंप्रति ।।।।इन्द्राशनिमस्पर्शं स मुष्टिंविन्यपातयत् ।

Transliteration

te 'rditā bāṇavarṣeṇa mahāpārśvena vānarāḥ | viṣādavimukhāḥ sarve babhūvur gatacetasaḥ ||

Translation

Struck down by Mahāpārśva’s shower of arrows, those vānaras all turned despondent, their spirits shaken and their wits lost.

Context

Angada who knew the vital parts, pierced into the middle of the breasts of the Rakshasa into the heart by his fist which was equal to Indra's thunderbolt.

Characters & Entities

• Mahāpārśva
• Vānaras

FAQs

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

Dharma includes steadiness under adversity. The verse shows how fear and despair can overtake even the righteous side, implying the need for dhṛti (fortitude) and trust in rightful leadership.

What is the narrative situation?

The vānaras are overwhelmed by Mahāpārśva’s assault and momentarily lose morale.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

The coming need for courage and resilience—virtues that will be embodied by Angada as he responds.