Shloka 23
वज्रदंष्ट्रवधः — The Slaying of Vajradaṃṣṭra
Angada’s Duel
साङ्गदेनगदाक्षिप्तागत्वातुरणमूर्धनि ।।6.54.23।।सचक्रकूबरंसाश्वंप्रममाथरथंतदा ।
sāṅgadēna gadākṣiptā gatvā tu raṇa-mūrdhani |
sa-cakra-kūbaraṃ sāśvaṃ pramamātha rathaṃ tadā ||6.54.23||
Von Aṅgada geschleudert, schoss die Keule bis an die vorderste Front der Schlacht und zerschmetterte dann jenen Wagen – samt Rädern, Deichsel und Pferden.
The hillock discharged by Angada went right in the forefront of the battle and shattered the chariot along with its wheels and pole.
FAQs
Dharma in war includes disabling the enemy’s capacity to harm one’s side; the focus is on stopping aggression decisively within the battlefield frame.
Aṅgada’s throw lands effectively and destroys the enemy chariot and its fittings, including the horses.
Strength directed with purpose—effective action taken to protect allied forces and gain advantage.