Shloka 6.76.14

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

तयोर्मध्येकपिश्रेष्ठश्शोणिताक्षप्रजङ्घयोः ।विशाखयोर्मध्यगतःपूर्णचन्द्रइवाभवत् ।।।।

Transliteration

tayor madhye kapiśreṣṭhaḥ śoṇitākṣa-prajaṅghayoḥ |

viśākhayor madhyagataḥ pūrṇa-candra ivābhavat ||

Translation

Between those two—Śoṇitākṣa and Prajaṅgha—the foremost of monkeys stood shining, like the full moon set between the Viśākhā stars.

Context

Angada, the foremost of Vanaras, coming between both Sonitaksha and Prajaghna shone like a full moon between the Visakha stars.

Characters & Entities

• Aṅgada
• Śoṇitākṣa
• Prajaṅgha
• Viśākhā (astral reference)
• Pūrṇacandra (full moon; simile)

FAQs

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

It elevates the righteous champion as a stabilizing light amid conflict: dharma is portrayed as luminous steadiness that stands firm even when surrounded by threats.

What is the narrative situation?

Aṅgada positions himself between two attacking rākṣasas, and the narrator describes his presence with a celestial simile.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Tejas (radiant confidence) and composure: Aṅgada appears unshaken and brilliant even when flanked by enemies.