Shloka 6.54.21

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

Devanagari script

तंदृष्टवावज्रदंष्ट्रस्यविक्रमंप्लवगर्षभ ।।6.54.21।।प्रगृह्यविपुलंशैलंचिक्षेपचननादच ।

Transliteration

taṃ dṛṣṭvā vajradaṃṣṭrasya vikramaṃ plavagarṣabha |

pragṛhya vipulaṃ śailaṃ cikṣepa ca nanāda ca ||6.54.21||

Translation

Seeing Vajradaṃṣṭra’s prowess, Aṅgada—the bull among monkeys—seized a massive rock and hurled it, roaring aloud.

Context

The bull among monkeys, Angada seeing the valour of Vajradamshtra seizing a huge hillock hurled at the Rakshasa making loud sounds and breaking.

Characters & Entities

• Aṅgada
• Vajradaṃṣṭra
• rock/peak (śaila)

FAQs

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

Righteous resistance: when confronted by violent power, dharma may require decisive counter-action to protect one’s community and uphold the just cause.

What is the narrative situation?

After witnessing the enemy’s skill, Aṅgada escalates his attack by throwing a huge rock/peak while shouting a battle-cry.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Confidence and initiative—Aṅgada answers prowess with greater effort rather than discouragement.