Shloka 6.76.90

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

अर्चिस्सहस्रविकचरविमण्डलसप्रभम् ।स मुष्टिंपातयामासकुम्भस्योरसिवीर्यवान् ।।।।

Transliteration

arcis-sahasra-vikacara-vimaṇḍala-saprabham |

sa muṣṭiṃ pātayāmāsa kumbhasyorasi vīryavān ||

Translation

Then the valiant Sugrīva drove down his fist upon Kumbha’s chest—his blow gleaming like the sun’s disc, ringed with a thousand spreading rays.

Context

Sugriva, the champion pressed his first which shone like the Sun encircled with rays on the chest of Kumbha.

Characters & Entities

• Sugrīva
• Kumbha
• Sun (ravi/sūrya imagery)

FAQs

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

Dharma is framed as the triumph of rightful strength over violent aggression; the hero’s force is depicted as luminous and order-restoring.

What is the narrative situation?

Sugrīva delivers a decisive fist-strike to Kumbha’s chest.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Prowess (vīrya) joined with determination in protecting the righteous cause.