Shloka 6.76.18

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

तेतुवृक्षान् समादायसम्प्रचिपुराहवे ।खडगेनप्रतिचिच्छेदतान् प्रजङ्घोमहाबलः ।।।।

Transliteration

te tu vṛkṣān samādāya sampracikṣipur āhave | khaḍgena praticiccheda tān prajaṅgho mahābalaḥ ||

Translation

In the thick of battle they seized trees and hurled them forth; but the mighty Prajaṅgha cut them down with his sword.

Context

In the comb at the Vanaras seizing hold of trees hurled violently and mighty Prajaghna with his sword shattered them

Characters & Entities

• Prajaṅgha
• Vānaras
• trees
• sword

FAQs

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

Skill and alertness in battle are part of kṣātra-dharma: one must meet force with competent defense, minimizing disorder and protecting one’s side.

What is the narrative situation?

Vānaras use uprooted trees as missiles; Prajaṅgha counters by slicing them mid-attack with his sword.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Martial competence—quick, effective counteraction under pressure.