Ramayana — Yuddha Kanda, Sarga 99, Shloka 5
Mahāpārśva-vadhaḥ — The Slaying of Mahāpārśva
Angada’s Counterstrike
निरीक्ष्यबलमुद्विग्नमङ्गदोराक्षसार्दितम् ।।।।वेगंचक्रेमहावेगमहाबाहुस्समुद्रइवपर्वणि ।
nirīkṣya balam udvignam aṅgado rākṣasārditam | vegaṃ cakre mahāvego mahābāhuḥ samudra iva parvaṇi ||
Vendo o exército angustiado sob o ataque do rākṣasa, Angada, de braços poderosos, avançou com grande velocidade — como o oceano que se avoluma em dia de lua cheia.
In that great conflict, struck by the fist, the Rakshasa (Mahaparsva's) heart broke and killed and fell on the ground.
FAQs
Protective responsibility: a leader upholds dharma by defending allies and restoring courage when the community is shaken.
With the vānaras demoralized, Angada steps forward decisively to counter Mahāpārśva.
Leadership through courage and timely action—Angada’s initiative and steadfastness.