Shloka 6.76.89

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

स तत्राभिहतस्तेनसुग्रीवोवानरर्षभः ।मुष्टिंसम्वर्तयामासवज्रकल्पंमहाबलः ।।।।

Transliteration

sa tatrābhihatas tena sugrīvo vānararṣabhaḥ |

muṣṭiṃ saṃvartayāmāsa vajrakalpaṃ mahābalaḥ ||

Translation

Struck there by him, Sugriva—the bull among the Vanaras, mighty in strength—tightened his fist, hard as a thunderbolt.

Context

Then mighty Sugriva, the bull among Vanaras, hit by the fist, clenched his fist adamantly.

Characters & Entities

• Sugrīva
• Vānaras
• vajra (thunderbolt)

FAQs

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

Dharma is expressed as steadiness under attack: a righteous leader does not collapse into panic but gathers resolve and responds with measured strength.

What is the narrative situation?

After being struck, Sugrīva prepares to counterattack by clenching his fist with determination.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Courage and resilience (dhairya/śaurya) in the face of injury.