Shloka 6.76.7

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

अङ्गदःप्रतिविद्धाङ्गोवालिपुत्रःप्रतापवान् ।धनुरग्य्रंरथंबाणान्ममर्दतरसाबली ।।।।

Transliteration

aṅgadaḥ pratividdhāṅgo vāliputraḥ pratāpavān | dhanur ugraṃ rathaṃ bāṇān mamarda tarasā balī ||

Translation

Vali’s courageous son Aṅgada—though his body had been struck—surged forward with force and smashed the formidable bow, the chariot, and the arrows of his foe.

Context

Courageous son of Vali, the mighty Angada encountered with vigour and crumbled the formidable bow (of Sonitaksha), his chariot and arrows.

Characters & Entities

• Aṅgada
• Vāli

FAQs

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

Steadfastness in righteous duty despite injury: Aṅgada continues the battle for Rāma’s cause even after being struck, showing perseverance aligned with dharma.

What is the narrative situation?

In the Laṅkā war, Aṅgada forcefully counterattacks and destroys the enemy’s weaponry and chariot setup.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Vīrya (valor) and dhṛti (fortitude): courage under harm and decisive action.