Shloka 6.66.4

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

Devanagari script

तांस्तुविप्रद्रुतान् दृष्टवाराजपुत्रोऽङ्गदोऽब्रवीत् ।नलंनीलंगवाक्षं च कुमुदं च महाबलम् ।।।।

Transliteration

tāṁs tu vipradrutān dṛṣṭvā rājaputro ’ṅgado ’bravīt | nalaṁ nīlaṁ gavākṣaṁ ca kumudaṁ ca mahābalam ||

Translation

Seeing the Vānara troops fleeing in panic, the prince Aṅgada addressed Nala, Nīla, Gavākṣa, and the mighty Kumuda.

Context

Seeing the Vanaras running in fear, Angada spoke to Nala, Nila, Gavaksha, Mahabala and Kumuda.

Characters & Entities

• Aṅgada
• Nala
• Nīla
• Gavākṣa
• Kumuda
• Vānara army

FAQs

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

Leadership-dharma: when a community falters in fear, a responsible leader addresses capable allies and restores moral direction toward rightful action.

What is the narrative situation?

Kumbhakarṇa’s terror has caused Vānara troops to scatter; Aṅgada notices the rout and begins to rally key commanders.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Aṅgada’s steadiness and command—he responds to panic with purposeful speech and organization.