Shloka 6.66.6

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

Devanagari script

साधुसौम्या निवर्तध्वंकिप्राणान्परिरक्षथ ।नालंयुद्धायवैरक्षोमहतीयंबिभीषका ।।।।

Transliteration

sādhu saumyā nivartadhvaṁ kiṁ prāṇān parirakṣatha | nālaṁ yuddhāya vai rakṣo mahatīyaṁ bibhīṣikā ||

Translation

Good sirs, calm yourselves—turn back. Why cling so anxiously to life? This Rākṣasa is not truly fit to face battle; he is only a great terror to behold.

Context

"O good Vanaras! You are modest. Return. Why are you protecting your life? This Rakshasa is not capable of facing war. He can create only fear."

Characters & Entities

• Aṅgada
• Vānara army
• Rākṣasa (Kumbhakarṇa implied)

FAQs

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

Dharma requires discernment and steadiness: do not abandon rightful action merely due to frightening appearances.

What is the narrative situation?

Aṅgada urges the frightened Vānaras to return, reframing Kumbhakarṇa as more terrifying in appearance than invincible in combat.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Composure under threat—Aṅgada models calm reasoning to counter mass panic.