Shloka 6.76.23

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

बाहुंचास्यसनिस्त्रिंशमाजघान स मुष्टिना ।वालिपुत्रस्यघातेन स पपातक्षितावसिः ।।।।

Transliteration

bāhuṃ cāsya sa-nistriṃśam ājaghāna sa muṣṭinā | vāli-putrasya ghātena sa papāta kṣitāv asiḥ ||

Translation

With his fist, Vāli’s son struck the opponent’s arm that held the sword; by Aṅgada’s blow the sword fell to the ground.

Context

Angada hit the shoulder of Prajaghna which held the sword, with his fist. By that blow the sword got broken and dropped down

Characters & Entities

• Aṅgada
• Vāli
• Prajaṅgha
• sword

FAQs

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

Dharma favors effective restraint of harm: disabling an assailant’s weapon reduces immediate threat and can prevent further bloodshed—strength used with purpose, not excess.

What is the narrative situation?

Aṅgada targets the sword-arm with a punch, causing the enemy’s sword to drop to the ground.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Presence of mind and controlled force—Aṅgada neutralizes the weapon rather than striking blindly.