Shloka 6.54.29

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

Devanagari script

ततःपरमतेजस्वीअङ्गदःप्लवगर्षभः ।।6.54.29।।उत्पाट्यवृक्षंस्थितवान् बहुपुष्पफलाञ्चितम् ।

Transliteration

tataḥ paramatejasvī aṅgadaḥ plavagarṣabhaḥ |

utpāṭya vṛkṣaṁ sthitavān bahupuṣpaphalāñcitam |

Translation

Then Angada—radiant in power, the bull among monkeys—uprooted a tree laden with many flowers and fruits, and stood ready.

Context

Then highly energetic, bull among Vanaras, Angada, uprooting a tree full of many flowers and fruits stood there.

Characters & Entities

• Angada
• vṛkṣa (tree)

FAQs

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

Dharma in battle includes resourcefulness in service of a just cause—Angada adapts swiftly to protect his side and uphold the war’s righteous objective.

What is the narrative situation?

Angada arms himself by uprooting a flowering, fruit-bearing tree to use as an improvised weapon.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Pratibhā (quick tactical intelligence) and vīrya (strength).