Shloka 6.54.35
वज्रदंष्ट्रवधः — The Slaying of Vajradaṃṣṭra (Angada’s Duel)
रुधिरोक्षितगात्रस्यबभूवपतितंद्विधा ।।6.54.35।।सरोषपरिवृत्ताक्षंशुभंखडगहतंशिरः ।
tatrāyudha-sahasrāṇi tasminn āyodhane bhṛśam |
rākṣasāḥ kapimukhyeṣu pātayāṃ cakrire tadā ||6.54.5||
There, in that fierce battle, the rākṣasas then hurled thousands of weapons at the foremost vānara leaders.
His (Vajradamshtra's) limbs bathed in blood, cut off by sword, eyeballs rolling cleft into two dropped down.
The verse highlights the reality of adharma-driven aggression in war—violence directed at leaders to break morale—contrasted implicitly with the vānara cause of restoring righteousness.
Rākṣasa forces intensify their assault, concentrating missile attacks on the vānara commanders.
Steadfastness under pressure—leadership is tested when targeted by overwhelming force.