Shloka 6.76.44

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

सन्धायचान्यंसुमुखंशरमाशीविषोपमम् ।आजघानमहातेजावक्षसिद्विविदाग्रजम् ।।।।

Transliteration

sandhāya cānyaṃ sumukhaṃ śaram āśīviṣopamam |

ājaghāna mahātejā vakṣasi dvividāgrajam ||

Translation

Then the mighty Kumbha set another well-fashioned arrow, deadly as a serpent, and struck Dvīvida’s elder brother upon the chest.

Context

Haughty Kumbha, fixed a charming arrow resembling a venomous serpent and struck at Dwivida's brother.

Characters & Entities

• Kumbha
• Mainda
• Dvīvida

FAQs

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

The verse highlights the seriousness of righteous war: actions have consequences, and combat demands vigilance; Dharma in battle includes preparedness and steadiness under threat.

What is the narrative situation?

Kumbha nocks and releases a deadly arrow and hits Mainda (identified through relation to Dvīvida) in the chest.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Martial prowess and resolve—Kumbha’s unwavering offensive focus in the midst of chaos.