Shloka 6.66.23

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

Devanagari script

विकत्थनानिवोयानि तदावैजनसंसदि ।तानिवःक्वनुयातानिसोदग्राणिम हितानि च ।।।।

Transliteration

vikatthanāni vo yāni tadā vai janasaṃsadi |

tāni vaḥ kva nu yātāni sodagrāṇi mahitāni ca ||

Translation

Those boasts of yours—spoken earlier in the public assembly, bold and loudly celebrated—where have they gone now?

Context

"Earlier in the assembly of people you made vigorous statements and acclaimed yourselves highly with self-praise. Where has it gone?"

Characters & Entities

• Aṅgada
• Assembly (janasaṃsad)
• Vānara (monkeys)

FAQs

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

Satya and dharma require alignment of speech and action: public claims of courage must be matched by conduct when tested.

What is the narrative situation?

Aṅgada challenges the fleeing warriors by reminding them of their earlier confident declarations in assembly.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Integrity—steadiness that proves one’s words true under pressure.