Shloka 6.76.2

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

आहूयसोङ्गदंकोपात्ताडयामासवेगितः ।गदयाकम्पनःपूर्वं स चचालभृशाहतः ।।।।

Transliteration

āhūya so ’ṅgadaṃ kopāt tāḍayāmāsa vegitaḥ | gadayā kampanaḥ pūrvaṃ sa cacāla bhṛśāhataḥ ||

Translation

Challenging Aṅgada, Kampana in anger struck swiftly with his mace; and Aṅgada, grievously hit, reeled from the blow.

Context

Kampana struck Angada challenging himin anticipation. He swiftly hurled a mace in anger and hurt him grievously and Angada reeled.

Characters & Entities

• Aṅgada
• Kampana
• mace

FAQs

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

The verse highlights the danger of actions driven by anger (kopa); dharma values self-control, especially in conflict, where rage leads to harm and escalation.

What is the narrative situation?

Kampana directly challenges Aṅgada and lands an opening mace-blow that makes Aṅgada stagger.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Endurance under assault—Aṅgada remains in the fight despite being struck hard.