Shloka 6.76.13

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

प्रजङ्घसहितोवीरोयूपाक्षस्तुततोबली ।रथेनाभिययौक्रुद्दोवालिपुत्रंमहाबलम् ।।।।

Transliteration

prajaṅgha-sahito vīro yūpākṣas tu tato balī |

rathenābhiyayau kruddho vāliputraṃ mahābalam ||

Translation

Then the mighty hero Yūpākṣa—together with Prajaṅgha—drove forward in wrath upon his chariot and attacked Vāli’s son, possessed of immense strength.

Context

Then mighty Yupaksha, and Prajaghna for his part in fury assailed mighty Angada's chariot.

Characters & Entities

• Yūpākṣa
• Prajaṅgha
• Aṅgada
• Vāli
• Ratha (chariot)

FAQs

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

It illustrates the pressure righteous leaders face: dharma must be maintained even when opponents escalate with numbers and force; steadfastness becomes a moral necessity.

What is the narrative situation?

Two rākṣasa warriors, Yūpākṣa and Prajaṅgha, jointly launch a chariot assault on Aṅgada.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

For Aṅgada by implication: resilience under coordinated attack; for the opponents: aggressive resolve.