Shloka 6.76.15

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

अङ्गदंपरिरक्षन्तौमैन्दोद्विविदएव च ।तस्यतस्थतुरभ्याशेपरस्परदिदृक्ष्या ।।।।

Transliteration

aṅgadaṃ parirakṣantau maindo dvivida eva ca | tasya tasthatur abhyāśe paraspara-didṛkṣyā ||

Translation

Mainda and Dvivida stood close by, guarding Aṅgada, and kept watch upon one another as they faced the foe at close quarters.

Context

Both Mainda and Dwivida (maternal uncles of Angada) took position for the protection of one another facing the enemy.

Characters & Entities

• Aṅgada
• Mainda
• Dvivida

FAQs

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

Protective duty and solidarity in righteous battle: allies uphold dharma by guarding one another and preventing harm to a key leader, acting with vigilance rather than reckless pride.

What is the narrative situation?

On the battlefield in Laṅkā, Mainda and Dvivida position themselves near Aṅgada, ready to defend him as the fight intensifies.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Loyalty and disciplined vigilance—standing firm, watching the enemy and each other to maintain coordinated defense.