Shloka 6.99.25

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

Devanagari script

वानराणांश्चहृष्टानांसिंहनादःसुपुष्कलः ।।6.99.24।।स्पोटयन्निवशब्देनलङ्कांसाट्टालगोपुराम् ।महेन्द्रेणेवदेवानांनादस्समभवन्महान् ।।6.99.25।।

Transliteration

tena tasya nipātena rākṣasasya mahāmṛdhe | paphāla hṛdayaṃ cāsya sa papāta hato bhuvi ||

Translation

By that blow, in the midst of the great battle, the rākṣasa’s heart burst—and he fell, slain, upon the ground.

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

• Rākṣasa (Mahāpārśva by context)
• Angada (agent implied)

FAQs

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

Adharma meets its consequence: violence used to oppress the righteous returns upon the aggressor; dharma is upheld when the immediate threat is ended.

What is the narrative situation?

Angada’s blow proves fatal; Mahāpārśva collapses and dies on the battlefield.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Decisive protection—ending danger swiftly to safeguard one’s forces.