Shloka 45
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
स तुतेनप्रहारेणमैन्दोवानरयूथपः ।मर्मण्यभिहतस्तेनपपा त भुविमूर्छितः ।।।।
sa tu tena prahāreṇa maindo vānarayūthapaḥ |
marmaṇy abhihatas tena papāta bhuvi mūrchitaḥ ||
Mas por aquel golpe, Mainda, caudillo de la hueste de los Vānara, herido en un punto vital, cayó a tierra desvanecido.
That blow hit the Vanara leader in his private parts, and Mainda lost consciousness and fell down.
FAQs
It underscores the gravity of conflict: even the strong can fall. Dharma-oriented reflection recognizes the human (and heroic) vulnerability within war.
After being hit at a vital point, Mainda loses consciousness and collapses on the battlefield.
Endurance tested—Mainda’s leadership is shown by his presence in the front lines, even though he is overcome by injury.