Shloka 6.76.24

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

तंदृष्टवापतितंभूमौखङ्गमुलसन्निभम् ।मुष्टिंसम्वर्तयामासवज्रकल्पंमहाबलः ।।।।

Transliteration

taṃ dṛṣṭvā patitaṃ bhūmau khaṅgaṃ musala-sannibham | muṣṭiṃ saṃvartayāmāsa vajra-kalpaṃ mahā-balaḥ ||

Translation

Seeing the pestle-like sword lying fallen on the ground, the mighty one clenched his fist, hard as a thunderbolt, readying himself for the next blow.

Context

Seeing the pestle shaped sword fallen on the ground, mighty Prajaghna clenched his fist, which was as hard as the thunderbolt.

Characters & Entities

• khaṅga (sword)

FAQs

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

It reflects kṣātra-dharma in battle: resolve and readiness to act without hesitation when the situation demands decisive effort.

What is the narrative situation?

A combatant notices a weapon fallen on the ground and, instead of retreating, prepares to continue the fight by tightening his fist for a powerful strike.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Steadfast courage (dhairya) and forceful determination (utsāha) in the midst of battle.