Shloka 6.76.51

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

आपतन्तं च ससम्प्रेक्ष्यकुम्भोवानरयूथपम् ।भ्रुवोर्विव्याथबाणाभ्यामुल्काभ्यामिवकुञ्जरम् ।।।।

Transliteration

āpatantaṃ ca sa samprekṣya kumbho vānarayūthapam |

bhruvor vivyādha bāṇābhyām ulkābhyām iva kuñjaram ||

Translation

Seeing the vanara leader rushing toward him, Kumbha struck him with two arrows, piercing his brows—like an elephant struck by two blazing firebrands.

Context

Kumbha observing the Vanara leader coming towards him attacked him with fire sticks and pierced his eyebrows.

Characters & Entities

• Kumbha
• Angada

FAQs

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

The verse highlights battlefield dharma as a test of steadiness and courage: a warrior meets an onrushing opponent directly, and the opponent must endure pain without abandoning rightful duty.

What is the narrative situation?

In the Lanka war, Kumbha confronts Angada as Angada charges; Kumbha counters by shooting two arrows that pierce Angada’s brows.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Angada’s fearlessness is implied—he advances despite danger—while Kumbha’s martial readiness and swift counterattack are foregrounded.