Shloka 6.99.8

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

Devanagari script

स ऋक्षराजस्तेजस्वीनीलाञ्जनचयोपमः ।।।।निष्पत्यसुमहावीर्यस्स्वाद्व्यूहन्मेघसन्निभात् ।प्रगृह्यगिरिशृङ्गाभांक्रुद्धस्सविपुलांशिलाम् ।।।।अश्वाञ्जघानतरसाबभञ्जतम् स्यन्दनं च तम् ।

Transliteration

sa ṛkṣarājas tejasvī nīlāñjanacayopamaḥ | niṣpatya sumahāvīryaḥ svād vyūhān meghasannibhāt ||

Translation

Then Jāmbavān, the radiant king of bears, like a heap of dark collyrium, sprang forth with great prowess from his own battle-formation that looked like a cloud.

Context

Jambavantha, the mighty king of Bears, rushed from his army that looked like a dark cloud. The great hero with his army resembling a heap of black mountain, in his fury seized a huge rock resembling a mountain peak, crushed the chariot and struck the horses.

Characters & Entities

• Jāmbavān (Ṛkṣarāja)
• Vānara-sainyam (implied allied host)
• vyūha (battle formation)

FAQs

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

Dharma includes responsible leadership: elders and leaders step forward in crisis to protect the righteous and strengthen communal resolve.

What is the narrative situation?

Jāmbavān emerges from his forces’ formation, preparing to engage powerfully in the battle.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Leadership joined with valor—Jāmbavān’s presence signals strength, experience, and readiness to act for the greater good.