Shloka 6.76.9

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

तंक्षिप्रतरमाफ्लुत्यपरामृश्याङ्गदोबली ।करेणतस्यतंखङ्गंसमाच्छिद्यननाद च ।।।।

Transliteration

taṃ kṣiprataram āphlutya parāmṛśyāṅgado balī |

kareṇa tasya taṃ khaṅgaṃ samācchidya nanāda ca ||

Translation

Leaping up even more swiftly, the mighty Angada seized him, and with his hand struck down that sword of his—then roared aloud.

Context

Mighty Angada springing up at a higher speed grasped his (Sonitaksha) hand and irritated him with a sword making loud noise.

Characters & Entities

• Aṅgada
• khaṅga (sword)

FAQs

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

Dharma in battle includes protection of allies and decisive intervention; Aṅgada acts swiftly to neutralize a weapon and avert further harm.

What is the narrative situation?

Aṅgada leaps forward, grabs the opponent, disables his sword, and challenges him with a roar.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Alertness and protective valor—readiness to act at the critical moment.