Shloka 6.54.30

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

Devanagari script

जग्राहचार्षभंचर्मखडगंचविपुलंशुभम् ।।6.54.30।।किङ्किणाजालसञ्छन्नंचर्मणाचपरिष्कृतम् ।

Transliteration

jagrāha cārṣabhaṁ carma khaḍgaṁ ca vipulaṁ śubham |

kiṅkiṇījālasañchannaṁ carmaṇā ca pariṣkṛtam |

Translation

He seized a vast, gleaming sword, and a bull-hide shield—covered with a net of small bells and finely finished with leatherwork.

Context

(The Rakshasa seized) a huge bright sword, a shield decorated with tiny bells and sword encased in hide sheath.

Characters & Entities

• Vajradaṁṣṭra
• khaḍga (sword)
• carma (shield)
• kiṅkiṇī (tiny bells)

FAQs

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

The verse implies that external equipment cannot replace inner righteousness. Dharma emphasizes intention and cause; splendid arms may serve either dharma or adharma.

What is the narrative situation?

The rākṣasa re-arms himself, taking up sword and shield to continue the duel.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Martial readiness and determination (though directed by anger, as earlier stated).