Shloka 6.43.13

द्वन्द्वयुद्धप्रवृत्तिः (Dvandva-Yuddha: The Onset of Single Combats)

Devanagari script

वीरःप्रतपनोघोरोराक्षसोरणदुर्धरः ।समरेतीक्ष्णवेगेननळेनसमयुध्यत ।।6.43.13।।

Transliteration

vajramuṣṭis tu maindena dvividena aśaniprabhaḥ |

rākṣasābhyāṃ sughorābhyāṃ kapimukhyau samāgatau ||

Translation

Vajramuṣṭi, together with Mainda, and Aśaniprabha, together with Dvivida—those chiefs among the monkeys—closed in to fight the two exceedingly fearsome rākṣasas.

Context

Heroic and dreadful Pratapana, who is indomitable in the battle, fought with Nala endowed with high speed.

Characters & Entities

• Vajramuṣṭi
• Mainda
• Aśaniprabha
• Dvivida
• Rākṣasas

FAQs

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

Dharma here is expressed as steadfast alliance and duty: the vānaras engage formidable opponents to uphold Rāma’s righteous cause, showing that right action often requires coordinated courage.

What is the narrative situation?

The battle breaks into paired encounters: two leading vānaras, each with an ally, engage two terrifying rākṣasas in direct combat.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Bravery and solidarity—leaders fight alongside companions rather than seeking solitary glory.