Shloka 45
युद्धे अङ्गद-मैन्द-द्विविद-राक्षसयुद्धम्; कुम्भस्य प्रादुर्भावः तथा सुग्रीवेण पराभवः
Sarga 76: Angada and the Vanara chiefs battle Kampana, Prajaṅgha, Yūpākṣa, Śoṇitākṣa; Kumbha enters and is checked by Sugrīva
स तुतेनप्रहारेणमैन्दोवानरयूथपः ।मर्मण्यभिहतस्तेनपपा त भुविमूर्छितः ।।।।
sa tu tena prahāreṇa maindo vānarayūthapaḥ |
marmaṇy abhihatas tena papāta bhuvi mūrchitaḥ ||
Doch Mainda, der Anführer der Vānara-Schar, wurde von jenem Schlag an einer lebenswichtigen Stelle getroffen und stürzte ohnmächtig zu Boden.
That blow hit the Vanara leader in his private parts, and Mainda lost consciousness and fell down.
FAQs
It underscores the gravity of conflict: even the strong can fall. Dharma-oriented reflection recognizes the human (and heroic) vulnerability within war.
After being hit at a vital point, Mainda loses consciousness and collapses on the battlefield.
Endurance tested—Mainda’s leadership is shown by his presence in the front lines, even though he is overcome by injury.