Shloka 6.53.30

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

Devanagari script

अङ्गदाभिहतास्तत्रराक्षसाभीमविक्रमाः ।विभिन्नशिरसःपेतुर्विकृताइवपादपाः ।।।।

Transliteration

tato vicitra-keyūra-mukuṭaiś ca vibhūṣitaḥ |

tanutrāṇi ca samāvṛtya sa dhanur niryayau drutam ||

Translation

Then, adorned with splendid armlets and a crown, and having donned protective armor, he swiftly went forth with bow in hand.

Context

There, struck by Angada of fearful valour, the Rakshasas fell like trees smashed and heads broken.

Characters & Entities

• Bow (dhanuḥ)
• Armor (tanutrāṇa)
• Crown (mukuṭa)
• Armlets (keyūra)

FAQs

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

It underscores that weapons and royal insignia are ethically neutral; dharma judges the intention and justice of their use, not the magnificence of the bearer.

What is the narrative situation?

A combatant completes his martial readiness—ornaments, armor, and bow—and exits rapidly to join the conflict.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Readiness and decisiveness (swift arming and immediate departure) are emphasized as battlefield traits.