Shloka 6.76.92

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

मुष्टिनाभिहतस्तेननिपपाताशुराक्षसः ।लोहिताङ्गइवाकाशाददीप्तरमशिर्यदृच्छया ।।।।

Transliteration

muṣṭinābhihatas tena nipapātāśu rākṣasaḥ |

lohitāṅga ivākāśād dīptamaṃśir yadṛcchayā ||

Translation

Struck by that fist, the Rākṣasa fell swiftly—like a blazing, ruddy-hued meteor that, by chance, drops from the sky.

Context

Struck by the fist of Sugriva, the Rakshasa fell just as the glowing planet endowed with brightness accidentally fell from the sky.

Characters & Entities

• Rākṣasa (Kumbha, by context)
• sky (ākāśa)

FAQs

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

Adharma is unstable: even what appears ‘bright’ (powerful) can suddenly fall when opposed by rightful force and courage.

What is the narrative situation?

After being hit, the Rākṣasa collapses rapidly, compared to a falling meteor.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sugrīva’s decisive strength; the simile highlights the opponent’s abrupt downfall.