Shloka 6.54.2

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

Devanagari script

विष्पार्यचधनुर्घोरंशक्राशनिसमस्वनम् ।वानराणामनीकानिप्राकिरच्छरवृष्टिभिः ।।6.54.2।।

Transliteration

rudhirokṣita-sarvāṅgo vāli-sūnur mahā-balaḥ |

cikṣepa vajradaṃṣṭrāya vṛkṣaṃ bhīma-parākramaḥ ||6.54.19||

Translation

Aṅgada, Vāli’s mighty son—his whole body drenched in blood, yet terrible in valor—hurled a tree at Vajradaṃṣṭra.

Context

Stretching his terrific bow which had the splendour of Indra's bow he (Vajradamshtra) showered shafts at the army troops of Vanaras and assailed them.

Characters & Entities

• Aṅgada
• Vāli
• Vajradaṃṣṭra
• tree (vṛkṣa)

FAQs

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

Steadfastness in righteous duty: even wounded, Aṅgada continues to protect his side and confront injustice rather than retreat.

What is the narrative situation?

After being badly hurt, Aṅgada retaliates by uprooting/using a tree as a weapon and hurling it at Vajradaṃṣṭra.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Vīrya (heroic energy) joined with resolve—courage that persists through pain.