Shloka 6.54.19

वज्रदंष्ट्रवधः — The Slaying of Vajradaṃṣṭra (Angada’s Duel)

Devanagari script

रुधिरोक्षितसर्वाङ्गोवालिसूनुर्महाबलः ।।6.54.19।।चिक्षेपवज्रदंष्ट्रायवृक्षंभीमपराक्रमः ।

Transliteration

tataḥ śata-sahasreṇa hari-putraṃ mahā-balaḥ |

jaghāna marma-deśeṣu mātaṅgam iva tomaraiḥ ||6.54.18||

Translation

Then the mighty one struck the monkey prince again and again—by the hundred-thousand—at his vital points, as an elephant is pierced with spears.

Context

Angada who was endowed with great strength all his limbs bathed in blood and terrific valour took hold of a huge tree and shattered Vajradamshtra.

Characters & Entities

• Aṅgada
• Vajradaṃṣṭra
• marma (vital points)
• tomara (spear/javelin)

FAQs

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

It underscores the harsh reality that dharma-yuddha still involves injury and testing endurance; righteousness is shown by not abandoning the cause even when struck at vulnerable points.

What is the narrative situation?

Vajradaṃṣṭra lands repeated heavy strikes on Aṅgada, described with epic hyperbole.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Fortitude—Aṅgada’s capacity to remain in the fight despite severe assault.