Ramayana — Yuddha Kanda, Sarga 99, Shloka 15
Mahāpārśva-vadhaḥ — The Slaying of Mahāpārśva
Angada’s Counterstrike
स तुक्षिप्तोबलवतापरिघन्तस्यरक्षसः ।।।।धनुश्चसशरंहस्ताछचिरस्त्रांचाप्यपातयत् ।
sa tu kṣipto balavatā parighas tasya rakṣasaḥ |
dhanuś ca saśaraṃ hastāc chirastrāṇi cāpy apātayat ||
Ngunit ang pamalong bakal na inihagis nang buong lakas ay napabitiw sa kamay ng Rākṣasa ang kanyang busog na may mga palaso, at napabagsak din ang kanyang panakip-ulo.
That iron bar hurled by Angada hit the forehead of the Rakshasa.
FAQs
A dharmic response in conflict often aims first at neutralizing harm—here, disarming the opponent—rather than needless cruelty.
Aṅgada’s thrown club strikes effectively, causing Mahāpārśva to lose his weapon and head protection.
Skill and presence of mind: Aṅgada’s action reduces the immediate threat to his allies.