Shloka 6.76.88

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

त्दावेगेनतत्रासीत्तेजःप्रज्वलितंमहत् ।वज्रनिष्पेषसञ्जाताज्वालामेरोर्यथागिरेः ।।।।

Transliteration

tadā vegena tatrāsīt tejaḥ prajvalitaṃ mahat |

vajraniṣpeṣasañjātā jvālā meror yathā gireḥ ||

Translation

Then, at that very spot, from the sheer force of the blow, a great blaze seemed to flare up—like a flame born of a thunderbolt’s crushing, as on Mount Meru.

Context

Then by the speed of the hit on Sugriva's chest by Kumbha's fist a flame burst forth like the flame of Meru Mountain.

Characters & Entities

• Meru
• vajra (thunderbolt)

FAQs

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

Dharma here is implicit: righteous warfare is portrayed as disciplined and consequential—actions (blows) have immediate, visible results, underscoring responsibility in combat.

What is the narrative situation?

A powerful strike lands in the battle, and its impact is poetically described as a sudden blazing radiance.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Martial vigor (vīrya) and decisive force—qualities expected of a leader in a dharmic battle.