Shloka 6.76.22

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

तमभ्याशगतंदृष्टवावानरेन्द्रोमहाबलः ।आजघानाश्वकर्णेनद्रुमेणातिबलस्तदा ।।।।

Transliteration

tam abhyāśa-gataṃ dṛṣṭvā vānarendro mahābalaḥ | ājaghāna aśvakarṇena drumeṇātibalas tadā ||

Translation

Seeing him rush in close, the mighty Vānara leader struck at once with an aśvakarṇa tree, wielding tremendous power.

Context

Then Vanara leader Angada who was endowed with extraordinary strength, seeing Prajaghna of stupendous power coming forward, hit him with Aswakarna tree.

Characters & Entities

• Aṅgada
• Prajaṅgha
• aśvakarṇa tree

FAQs

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

Protective duty in combat: when threatened, a leader must respond promptly to safeguard the mission and companions—decisiveness in defense is aligned with dharma.

What is the narrative situation?

As Prajaṅgha closes in, Aṅgada counters immediately by striking him with a tree used as a weapon.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Prompt courage and protective leadership—Aṅgada does not hesitate when confronted.