Shloka 6.54.34

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

Devanagari script

निर्मलेनसुधौतेनखड्डेनास्यमहच्छिरः ।।6.54.34।।जघानवज्रदंष्ट्रस्यवालिसूमर्महाबलः ।

Transliteration

vānarāṇāṃ ca śūrā ye te sarve plavagarṣabhāḥ |

āyudhyanta śilā-hastāḥ samavetāḥ samantataḥ ||6.54.4||

Translation

All those heroic vānara-bulls assembled on every side, fighting with rocks in their hands.

Context

Mighty son of Vali lopped off the great head of Vajradamshtra's with a sharpened stainless sword.

Characters & Entities

• Vānaras

FAQs

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

Dharma here appears as collective responsibility: warriors unite and act decisively to protect their side and fulfill their pledged duty in a just war.

What is the narrative situation?

The battlefield is fully engaged; the vānara forces gather from all directions and fight using rocks as weapons.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Courage and solidarity—standing together and acting without hesitation amid danger.