Shloka 6.76.48

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

सोऽङ्गदंविविधैभिर्बाणैःकुम्भोविव्याथवीर्यवान् ।अकुण्ठधारैर्निशितैस्तीक्ष्णैःकनकभूषणैः ।।।।

Transliteration

so 'ṅgadaṃ vividhair bāṇaiḥ kumbho vivyātha vīryavān |

akuṇṭhadhārair niśitais tīkṣṇaiḥ kanakabhūṣaṇaiḥ ||

Translation

Valiant Kumbha struck Aṅgada with many kinds of arrows—sharp, keen-edged, unblunted, and adorned with gold.

Context

Kumbha, a valiant hero pierced Angada continuously with several sharp and pointed arrows decked with gold.

Characters & Entities

• Aṅgada
• Kumbha

FAQs

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

Dharma is framed as steadfastness amid adversity—Aṅgada’s role in the righteous campaign requires enduring repeated assaults.

What is the narrative situation?

Kumbha continues to wound Aṅgada with numerous sharp, gold-adorned arrows.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Persistence—Kumbha’s relentless offense and Aṅgada’s implied resilience as the target who remains engaged.