Shloka 6.43.36

द्वन्द्वयुद्धप्रवृत्तिः (Dvandva-Yuddha: The Onset of Single Combats)

Devanagari script

लाघवेनतुसंयुक्तोविद्युन्मालीनिशाचरः ।अपक्रम्यरथात्तूर्णंगदापाणिःक्षितौस्थितः ।।6.43.36।।

Transliteration

lāghavena tu saṃyukto vidyunmālī niśācaraḥ | apakramya rathāt tūrṇaṃ gadāpāṇiḥ kṣitau sthitaḥ ||6.43.36||

Translation

Endowed with agility, the night-roaming Vidyunmālī quickly withdrew from his chariot and stood upon the ground, mace in hand.

Context

Vidyunmali seeing Sushena, the monkey leader got a huge rock, and hit him on his chest with the mace.

Characters & Entities

• Vidyunmālī
• Rākṣasa (niśācara)
• chariot
• mace (gadā)

FAQs

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

The verse highlights readiness and adaptability: in conflict, dharma-aligned protection requires alertness to changing conditions and swift repositioning.

What is the narrative situation?

After his chariot is brought down, Vidyunmālī abandons it and prepares to continue the fight on foot with a mace.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Lāghava (agility) and tactical flexibility—though used here in service of the Rākṣasa side.