Shloka 6.76.93

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

कुम्भस्यपततोरूपंभग्नस्योरसिमुष्टीना ।बभौरुद्राभिपन्नस्ययथारूपंगवांपतेः ।।।।

Transliteration

kumbhasya patato rūpaṃ bhagnasyorasi muṣṭīnā |

babhau rudrābhipannasya yathārūpaṃ gavāṃ pateḥ ||

Translation

As Kumbha fell, his form—his chest shattered by the fist—appeared like the sun’s own aspect when overcome by Rudra.

Context

Struck in the chest by Sugriva's fist, Kumbha fell down and shone like the Sun god over powered by Rudra।।

Characters & Entities

• Kumbha
• Rudra
• Sūrya (gavāṃ pati)

FAQs

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

The verse reinforces the epic’s moral hierarchy: even the seemingly ‘solar’ grandeur of a violent power dims when confronted by a higher, righteous force.

What is the narrative situation?

Kumbha’s broken body is described poetically as he falls after the crushing blow.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sugrīva’s overpowering might in service of the righteous side.