Shloka 6.76.21

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

उद्यम्यविपुलंखडगंपरमर्मनिकृन्तनम् ।प्रजङ्घोवालिपुत्रायअभिदुद्राववेगितः ।।।।

Transliteration

udyamya vipulaṃ khaḍgaṃ para-marma-nikṛntanam | prajaṅgho vāli-putrāya abhidudrāva vegitaḥ ||

Translation

Lifting a massive sword, keen to cleave vital points, Prajaṅgha charged swiftly at Vāli’s son, Aṅgada.

Context

Prajaghna taking up a huge sword went forward swiftly and assailed Angada.

Characters & Entities

• Prajaṅgha
• Aṅgada
• Vāli
• sword

FAQs

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

It underscores the seriousness of righteous war: leaders must be prepared to meet direct threats decisively; dharma demands courage, but also warns of the lethal intent that war unleashes.

What is the narrative situation?

Prajaṅgha advances aggressively, sword raised, targeting Aṅgada in close combat.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Fearless initiative in battle (though framed through the opponent’s aggressive charge).