Shloka 6.54.27

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

Devanagari script

गदांत्यक्त्वाततस्तत्रमुष्टियुद्धमवर्तत ।।6.54.27।।अन्योन्यंजघ्नतुस्तत्रतावुभौहरिराक्षसौ ।

Transliteration

gadāṁ tyaktvā tatas tatra muṣṭiyuddham avartata |

anyonyaṁ jaghnatus tatra tāv ubhau harirākṣasau |

Translation

Then, casting aside the mace, the two—monkey and rākṣasa—began a fist-fight there, striking each other blow for blow.

Context

Then leaving off the mace, a dual fight started there between one another, the monkeys, and Rakshasas.

Characters & Entities

• Angada
• Vajradaṁṣṭra

FAQs

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

Even in war, there is a sense of direct accountability: the fight becomes personal and immediate, with each bearing the consequence of each action. Dharma here is the truthful encounter—no hiding behind weapons.

What is the narrative situation?

Both combatants drop weapons and engage in hand-to-hand combat.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Vīrya (valor) and utsāha (undaunted effort) in continuing the contest even without weapons.