Shloka 11
त्रिशिरा–देवान्तक–महोदर–मत्त
महापार्श्व) वधः | Slaying of Trisira, Devantaka, Mahodara, and Matta (Mahaparsva
देवान्तकश्चसङ्कृद्धःपरिघेणतदाङ्गदम् ।उपगम्याभिहत्याशुव्यपचक्रामवेगवान् ।।।।
devāntakaś ca saṅkṛddhaḥ parigheṇa tadāṅgadam | upagamyābhihatyāśu vyapacakrāma vegavān ||
Devāntaka, lui aussi, furieux, s’approcha d’Aṅgada et le frappa aussitôt d’une massue de fer ; puis, prompt, se replia.
Then infuriated Devanthaka quickly came over Angada directly and attacked him with his iron club and retreated.
FAQs
It illustrates the tactical nature of conflict; the Dharmic focus remains on purpose and restraint—combat methods are judged by the justice of the cause and adherence to rightful conduct.
Devāntaka attacks Aṅgada with a heavy club and immediately retreats, suggesting a strike-and-withdraw maneuver.
Aṅgada’s composure under sudden assault is implied; Devāntaka’s aggression is shown as impulsive rather than principled.