Shloka 6.66.18

कुम्भकर्णप्रस्थानम् तथा अङ्गदप्रेरणा (Kumbhakarna’s sortie and Angada’s rallying of the Vanaras)

Devanagari script

तान्समीक्ष्याङ्गदोभग्नान्वानरानिदमब्रवीत् ।।।।अवतिष्ठतयुध्यामोनिवर्तध्वंप्लवङ्गमाः ।

Transliteration

tān samīkṣyāṅgado bhagnān vānarān idam abravīt |

avatiṣṭhata yudhyāmo nivartadhvaṃ plavaṅgamāḥ ||

Translation

Seeing the Vānaras broken and in flight, Aṅgada said: “Stand fast—turn back, O monkeys; let us fight.”

Context

Seeing the monkeys routed, Angada spoke, 'Stay, return back. We will fight'

Characters & Entities

• Aṅgada
• Vānara (monkeys)

FAQs

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

Dharma as duty in righteous struggle: one should not abandon a just cause due to fear, but return to one’s appointed responsibility.

What is the narrative situation?

The Vānara troops have begun to flee; Aṅgada intervenes to stop the rout and calls them back to battle.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Leadership and courage—Aṅgada models steadiness and summons collective resolve.