Shloka 6.99.23

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

Devanagari script

स्मिन्निपतितेभूमौतत्सैन्यंसम्प्रचुक्षुभे ।।।।अभवच्चमहान्क्रोधस्समरेरावणस्यतु ।

Transliteration

sa vīro vajrasaṅkāśam aṅgado muṣṭim ātmanaḥ | saṃvartayat susaṃkruddhaḥ pitṛtulyaparākramaḥ ||

Translation

Then the heroic Angada—whose prowess matched his father’s—burning with fury, clenched his own fist, hard as a thunderbolt.

Context

Mahaparsva having fallen down in the battle, the army was bewildered, and Ravana was overcome with anger.

Characters & Entities

• Angada
• Angada's father (Vāli, implied)

FAQs

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

Kṣātra-dharma in service of a righteous cause: strength is gathered not for pride, but to protect one’s side and uphold the just mission of Rāma.

What is the narrative situation?

Angada prepares to strike decisively after seeing the vānaras harmed and shaken by the rākṣasa warrior.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Valor and resolve—Angada’s readiness to act with decisive force.