Shloka 4.48.20

विन्ध्यगुहाविचयः — Searching the Vindhya Caves and the Cursed Forest (Southern Search)

Devanagari script

तमापतन्तं सहसा वालिपुत्रोऽङ्गदस्तदा।रावणोऽयमिति ज्ञात्वा तलेनाभिजघान ह।।।।

Transliteration

tam āpatantaṃ sahasā vāliputro 'ṅgadas tadā |

rāvaṇo 'yam iti jñātvā talenābhijaghāna ha ||

Translation

Then Aṅgada, Vāli’s son, suddenly met the onrushing foe; thinking, “This is Rāvaṇa,” he struck him with the palm of his hand.

Context

Mistaking him for Ravana, Angada, Vali's son at once pounced on him and slapped him with his palm.

Characters & Entities

• Aṅgada
• Vāli
• Rāvaṇa
• asura (demon, target)

FAQs

What is the core ethical principle (Dharma) in this verse?

Dharma as protection: Aṅgada acts swiftly to defend his group from an attacker, showing responsibility toward companions on a righteous mission.

What is the narrative situation?

As the demon charges, Aṅgada intercepts and strikes, momentarily mistaking the foe for Rāvaṇa.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Courage and protective leadership—quick decisive action under threat.