Shloka 6.53.6

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

Devanagari script

ततोविचित्रकेयूरमुकुटैश्चविभूषितः ।तनुत्राणिचसमावृत्यसधनुर्निर्ययौद्रुतम् ।।।।

Transliteration

tato vicitrakeyūramukuṭaiśca vibhūṣitaḥ |

tanutrāṇi ca samāvṛtya sadhanurniryayau drutam ||

Translation

Then, adorned with wondrous armlets and crowns, and having donned his armor, he went out swiftly, bow in hand.

Context

Thereafter adorned with wonderful crowns studded with keyura gems, wearing a co at covering the body with bow in hand went alert.

Characters & Entities

• Vajradamstra

FAQs

Who is the warrior described in this verse?

The verse describes Vajradamstra, a Rakshasa commander, who is preparing to enter the battlefield following Ravana's command.

What is the significance of the ornaments mentioned alongside the armor?

The mention of 'wonderful armlets and crowns' (vicitrakeyūramukuṭaiḥ) alongside armor illustrates the Rakshasa culture of viewing war as a grand, ceremonial occasion, combining martial readiness with royal splendor.