Shloka 6.53.29

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

Devanagari script

तान् राक्षसगणान्सर्वान्वृक्षमुद्यम्यवीर्यवान् ।अङ्गदःक्रोधताम्राक्षःसिंहःक्षुद्रमृगानिव ।।6.53.28।।कारकदनंघोरंशक्रतुल्यपराक्रमः ।।6.53.29।।

Transliteration

tathety uktvā drutataram māyāvī rākṣaseśvaram |

nirjagāma balaiḥ sārdhaṃ bahubhiḥ parivāritaḥ ||

Translation

“So be it,” he said; then the deceitful lord of the rākṣasas swiftly marched out, accompanied by troops and surrounded by many attendants.

Context

Heroic Angada, equal to Indra in prowess, enraged, eyes turned red in anger, seizing a tree made a fierce fight with Rakshasa army like a lion with small animals.

Characters & Entities

• Rākṣasa lord (unnamed in snippet)
• Rākṣasa forces

FAQs

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

It frames a moral contrast: leadership driven by māyā (deceit) may be effective in mobilizing force, yet it stands opposed to dharma, which values truthfulness and righteous intent.

What is the narrative situation?

After receiving or affirming an order, the rākṣasa leader swiftly exits with an army contingent to engage in the battlefield.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Speed and command capability are shown, though ethically shaded by the descriptor māyāvī, implying strategic deception rather than transparent righteousness.