Shloka 6.41.76

युद्धलक्षण-निमित्तदर्शनं तथा लङ्काद्वारव्यूहः (War Omens and the Encirclement of Lanka’s Gates)

Devanagari script

ततस्तस्य I विदूरेणनिपत्यसहरिपुङ्गवः ।दीप्ताग्निसदृशस्तस्थावङ्गदःकनकाङ्गदः ।।6.41.76।।

Transliteration

tatas tasya vidūreṇa nipatya sa hari-puṅgavaḥ | dīptāgni-sadṛśas tasthāv aṅgadaḥ kanaka-aṅgadaḥ ||6.41.76||

Translation

Then, landing not far from him, Angada—the foremost of the monkeys, wearing golden armlets—stood there, blazing like fire.

Context

Thereafter, the leader of the monkeys, Angada adorned with golden armlets stood like a blazing fire at a distance.

Characters & Entities

• Angada
• Ravana
• Lanka (implied)
• golden armlets

FAQs

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

Dharma as disciplined strength: an envoy must be fearless yet controlled, maintaining decorum while embodying the power of the righteous side.

What is the narrative situation?

Angada positions himself near Ravana, ready to speak, his presence intimidating yet orderly.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Majesty and restraint—power displayed without immediate violence.