Shloka 6.76.26

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

स संज्ञांप्राप्यतेजस्वीवालिपुत्रःप्रतापवान् ।प्रजङ्घस्यशिरःकायातखङ्गेनपातयत्क्षितौ ।।।।

Transliteration

sa saṃjñāṃ prāpya tejasvī vāli-putraḥ pratāpavān | prajaṅghasya śiraḥ kāyāt khaṅgena pātayat kṣitau ||

Translation

Regaining his senses, the radiant and formidable son of Vāli struck with his sword and severed Prajaghna’s head from his body, casting it down upon the earth.

Context

Son of Vali, who was full of vigour, on regaining consciousness hit Prajaghna on the head and trunk and made him fall down.

Characters & Entities

• Angada
• Vāli
• Prajaghna
• khaṅga (sword)

FAQs

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

It underscores unwavering commitment to one’s battle-duty: after recovering, Angada immediately returns to the righteous objective of protecting his side and defeating the aggressor.

What is the narrative situation?

Angada recovers from being stunned and retaliates decisively, killing Prajaghna with a sword-stroke.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Angada’s valor (vīrya) and presence of mind (sāmarthya) even after disorientation.