Shloka 12
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
आयसींतुगदांप्रगृह्य स वीरःकनकाङ्गदः ।शोणिताक्षस्समाविध्यतमेवानुपपात ह ।।।।
āyasīṃ tu gadāṃ pragṛhya sa vīraḥ kanakāṅgadaḥ |
śoṇitākṣaḥ samāvidhya tam evānupapāta ha ||
مگر شونیتاکش—وہ سورما جس کے بازوؤں میں سنہری کنگن تھے—لوہے کی گدا تھام کر نشانہ باندھا اور اسے مارنے کے لیے اس کے پیچھے لپکا۔
Sonitha adorned with golden armlets taking hold of iron mace rushed behind Angada.
FAQs
The verse functions descriptively, but it can be read as a reminder that actions invite response: in war, one must be prepared for immediate consequences and remain steady to dharma despite retaliation.
A rākṣasa warrior, Śoṇitākṣa, enters to counter Aṅgada’s advance, pursuing him with an iron mace.
Determination and readiness (from the rākṣasa side): swift pursuit and focused intent are highlighted, showing the intensity of the encounter.