Devántak

Devántak is a Rákshasa chief who enters the battle after Narántak’s fall, rushing Angad with a raised mace before Hanúmán strikes him dead. His brief appearance marks the swift continuation of the fighting after one chief’s death and the defeat of the next attacker.

Identity and Introduction

Devántak appears among the Rákshasa chiefs fighting in the battle sequence. The account gives no further background or description of his position beyond identifying him as one of the chiefs; his role is defined by his immediate response to Narántak’s death.

Charge Against Angad

After Narántak falls, the Rákshasa chiefs burn to avenge him. Devántak raises his club and rushes at Angad, entering the battle as an avenger rather than withdrawing in the face of the preceding loss. The attack is part of a continuing succession of combatants: Triśirás follows close behind.

Death and Narrative Role

As Hanúmán, son of Váyu, approaches, Devántak raises his mace again. Hanúmán strikes him on the head, killing him. The episode gives Devántak no extended arc beyond this charge and death; its emphasis is the rapid exchange of attackers and defeats, as the Rákshasa chiefs’ desire for revenge leads directly to another chief’s fall.