Shloka 10
Mahāpārśva-vadhaḥ — The Slaying of Mahāpārśva
Angada’s Counterstrike
मुहूर्ताल्लब्धसंज्ञस्तुमहापार्श्वोमहाबलः ।।।।अङ्गदंबहुभिर्बाणैर्भूयस्तंप्रत्यविध्यत ।
muhūrtāl labdhasaṃjñas tu mahāpārśvo mahābalaḥ |
aṅgadaṃ bahubhir bāṇair bhūyas taṃ pratyavidhyata ||6.99.10||
അൽപസമയം കഴിഞ്ഞ് ബോധം വീണ്ടെടുത്ത മഹാബലവാൻ മഹാപാർശ്വൻ വീണ്ടും അനേകം അമ്പുകളാൽ അങ്കദനെ കുത്തിവേദനിപ്പിച്ചു.
In a short while, regaining consciousness, mighty Mahaparsva struck Angada again with many shafts.
FAQs
It illustrates persistence in conflict; ethically, Ramayana invites readers to ask whether perseverance is guided by dharma (right aim) or by anger and revenge.
Mahāpārśva recovers and renews his assault, continuing the confrontation by shooting Angada repeatedly.
Endurance and determination in battle—though in context it also reflects relentless hostility fueled by prior rage.