Shloka 6.76.31

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

तस्मिन्नन्तरेमैन्दोवीरोवानरयूथपः ।यूपाक्षंताडयामासतलेनोरसिवीर्यवान् ।।।।

Transliteration

tasminn antare maindo vīro vānarayūthapaḥ | yūpākṣaṃ tāḍayāmāsa talenorasi vīryavān ||

Translation

Meanwhile, Mainda—the valiant leader of the Vānara host—struck Yūpākṣa upon the chest with his palm.

Context

In the meantime, valiant Vanara leader Mainda arrived and struck with his palm on the chest of Yupaksha.

Characters & Entities

• Mainda
• Yūpākṣa
• Vānara troops

FAQs

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

Dharma as supportive action: aiding comrades at the right moment to restore balance in a righteous struggle.

What is the narrative situation?

As the fight intensifies, Mainda intervenes and delivers a powerful palm-strike to Yūpākṣa’s chest.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Timely assistance and bravery—stepping in decisively when allies are under threat.