Shloka 6.76.60

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

जाम्बवांश्चसुषेणश्चवेगदर्शी च वानरः ।।।।कुम्भकर्णात्मजंवीरंक्रुद्धास्समभिदुद्रुवुः ।

Transliteration

jāmbavāṃś ca suṣeṇaś ca vegadarśī ca vānaraḥ | kumbhakarṇātmajaṃ vīraṃ kruddhāḥ samabhidudruvuḥ ||

Translation

Jāmbavān, Suṣeṇa, Vegadarśī, and other heroic Vānara warriors, inflamed with anger, rushed together to assail the valiant son of Kumbhakarṇa.

Context

Jambavan, Sushena, Vegadarsi and other heroic Vanaras, full of anger also rushed to assail Kumbhakarna's son.

Characters & Entities

• Jāmbavān
• Suṣeṇa
• Vegadarśī
• Kumbhakarṇa
• Kumbhakarṇa’s son (Kumbha)
• Vānaras

FAQs

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

Solidarity in righteous battle (yuddha-dharma): leaders unite to confront a dangerous aggressor, prioritizing protection of the larger cause over personal safety.

What is the narrative situation?

Senior Vānara leaders, enraged by the enemy’s onslaught, charge to engage Kumbhakarṇa’s son (Kumbha) in the battlefield.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Vīrya (valor) and saṅgha-śakti (strength through coordinated action).