Shloka 6.53.11

युद्धकाण्डे त्रिपञ्चाशः सर्गः — धूम्राक्षवधश्रवणं, वज्रदंष्ट्रप्रेषणं, अङ्गद-राक्षसयुद्धम् (Ravana Dispatches Vajradamshtra; Portents and Angada’s Assault)

Devanagari script

तेयुद्धकुशलैरूढास्तोमराङ्कुशपाणिभिः ।अन्येलक्षणसंयुक्ताश्शूरारूढामहाबलाः ।।।।

Transliteration

te yuddhakuśalair ūḍhās tomarāṅkuśapāṇibhiḥ |

anye lakṣaṇasaṃyuktāḥ śūrārūḍhā mahābalāḥ ||

Translation

Some were mounted with warriors skilled in battle, bearing lances and goads in their hands; others, marked with auspicious signs, rode forth as mighty heroes.

Context

Carrying tridents, clubs, and goads eager for war the Rakshasas mounted on mahouts and horses of noble characteristics, warriors with extraordinary might departed.

Characters & Entities

• Rākṣasas

FAQs

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

Skill and auspicious signs are portrayed as assets, but Dharma implies that capability should be guided by right purpose, not aggression.

What is the narrative situation?

The Rākṣasa forces are depicted as armed, mounted, and organized as they move out to fight.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Discipline and preparedness are emphasized as martial qualities—though ethically neutral unless aligned with righteous ends.