Shloka 6.76.76

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

ततःकुम्भस्तुसुग्रीवंबाहुभ्यांजगृहेतदा ।गजाविवाहितमदौनिश्श्वसन्तौमुहुर्मुहु 76.81।।अन्योन्यगात्रग्रथितौकर्षन्तावितरेतरम् ।सधूमांमुखतोज्वालांविसृजन्तौपरिश्रमात् ।।6.76.82।।

Transliteration

tataḥ kumbhas tu sugrīvaṃ bāhubhyāṃ jagṛhe tadā | gajāvivāhitamadau niśśvasantau muhur muhuḥ | anyonyagātragrathitau karṣantāv itaretaram | sadhūmāṃ mukhato jvālāṃ visṛjantau pariśramāt ||

Translation

Then Kumbha seized Sugrīva with both arms. Like two rut-maddened elephants, they grappled limb to limb, dragging each other again and again, panting heavily; and from exhaustion it seemed they breathed out flames from their mouths, wreathed in smoke.

Context

Thereafter Kumbha held Sugriva's shoulders. They were like two intoxicated elephants holding one another's limbs and rubbing each other and breathing heavily. In exertion they let out from their face fire mixed with smoke.

Characters & Entities

• Kumbha
• Sugrīva

FAQs

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

Dharma in warfare includes steadfast engagement without cowardice: the verse highlights direct, embodied struggle and endurance in fulfilling one’s pledged duty.

What is the narrative situation?

Kumbha and Sugrīva enter a close-quarters grappling contest, compared to rutting elephants, showing the intensity of the duel.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Bala (strength) and kṣamā/dhṛti (endurance under strain).