Shloka 6.99.24

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

Devanagari script

वानराणांश्चहृष्टानांसिंहनादःसुपुष्कलः ।।।।स्पोटयन्निवशब्देनलङ्कांसाट्टालगोपुराम् ।महेन्द्रेणेवदेवानांनादस्समभवन्महान् ।।।।

Transliteration

rākṣasasya stanābhyāśe marmajño hṛdayaṃ prati | indrāśanisamasparśaṃ sa muṣṭiṃ vinyapātayat ||

Translation

Knowing the vital points, he drove his fist—like Indra’s thunderbolt—into the rākṣasa’s chest, straight toward the heart.

Context

Highly rejoiced Vanaras roared in high pitch sound. The tall attics and gates of Lanka vibrated with sound. Even the gods, accompanied by Indra, made great sounds.

Characters & Entities

• Angada
• Indra
• Rākṣasa (Mahāpārśva by context)

FAQs

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

Right action with skill: dharma in warfare is not cruelty but decisive, necessary force guided by knowledge and purpose to end harm.

What is the narrative situation?

Angada delivers a targeted blow to the rākṣasa’s vital region, aiming to neutralize the threat quickly.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Competence and discernment—skillful strength (bala) directed by knowledge (marmavidyā).