Shloka 6.76.11

युद्धे अङ्गद-मैन्द-द्विविद-राक्षसयुद्धम्; कुम्भस्य प्रादुर्भावः तथा सुग्रीवेण पराभवः (Sarga 76: Angada and the Vanara chiefs battle Kampana, Prajaṅgha, Yūpākṣa, Śoṇitākṣa; Kumbha enters and is checked by Sugrīva)

Devanagari script

तंप्रगृह्यमहाखडगंविनद्य च पुनःपुनः ।वालिपुत्रोऽभिदुद्रावरणशीर्षेपरानरीन् ।।।।

Transliteration

taṃ pragṛhya mahā-khaḍgaṃ vinadya ca punaḥ punaḥ |

vāliputro 'bhidudrāva raṇaśīrṣe parān arīn ||

Translation

Seizing that great sword and roaring again and again, Vāli’s son rushed forward at the forefront of battle against the enemy foes.

Context

Vali's son, seizing that great sword again and again, roaring to finally terminate the remaining Rakshasas, went forward.

Characters & Entities

• Aṅgada
• Vāli

FAQs

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

It portrays the dharma of leadership in crisis: the strong protect the collective by taking the front line, accepting risk for the sake of the righteous cause.

What is the narrative situation?

After striking effectively, Aṅgada continues the assault, charging forward to engage remaining enemies.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Nāyakatva (leadership) and abhayam (fearlessness): Aṅgada advances at the battle’s head, inspiring allies by example.