Shloka 6.54.24

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

Devanagari script

ततोऽन्यच्छिखरंगृह्यविपुलंद्रुमभूषितम् ।।6.54.24।।वज्रदंष्ट्रस्यशिरसिपातयामाससाऽङ्गदः ।

Transliteration

tato ’nyac chikharaṃ gṛhya vipulaṃ druma-bhūṣitam |

vajradaṃṣṭrasya śirasi pātayāmāsa so ’ṅgadaḥ ||6.54.24||

Translation

Then Aṅgada seized yet another enormous, tree-clad peak and brought it down upon Vajradaṃṣṭra’s head.

Context

Then Angada seized a huge hillock adorned with trees hurled at Vajradamshtra.

Characters & Entities

• Aṅgada
• Vajradaṃṣṭra
• peak (śikhara)
• trees (druma)

FAQs

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

The verse emphasizes unwavering commitment to the just side in crisis—sustained effort to neutralize a dangerous aggressor and restore safety for one’s forces.

What is the narrative situation?

After destroying the chariot, Aṅgada continues the assault by throwing another massive, tree-covered peak at Vajradaṃṣṭra.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Determination—Aṅgada’s persistence until the threat is effectively checked.