Shloka 6.66.9

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

Devanagari script

तेनिवृत्यतुसङ्कृद्धाःकुम्भकर्णंवनौकसः ।निर्जघ्नुःपरमक्रुद्धास्समदाइवकुञ्जराः ।।।।

Transliteration

te nivṛtya tu saṅkruddhāḥ kumbhakarṇaṁ vanaukasaḥ | nirjaghnuḥ paramakruddhāḥ samadā iva kuñjarāḥ ||

Translation

Turning back in wrath, those forest-dwellers struck at Kumbhakarṇa—furious and forceful like rutting elephants.

Context

Those forest rangers who were extremely enraged turned back to hit, determined like the elephants in rut went to vanquish Kumbhakarna.

Characters & Entities

• Kumbhakarṇa
• Vānara warriors (vanaukasaḥ)

FAQs

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

Standing against adharma: once resolved, they confront the threat directly rather than fleeing, embodying steadfastness in a just war.

What is the narrative situation?

The regrouped Vānaras surge back and attack Kumbhakarṇa with renewed fury.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Martial courage and collective determination.