Shloka 6.54.36

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

Devanagari script

वज्रदंष्ट्रंहतंदृष्टवाराक्षसाभयमोहिताः ।।6.54.36।।त्रस्ताह्यभ्यद्रवन् लङ्कांवध्यमानाःप्लवङ्गमैः ।विषण्णवदना: दीनाह्रियाकिञ्चिदवाङ्मुखाः ।।6.54.37।।

Transliteration

vānarāś cāpi rakṣaḥsu giri-vṛkṣān mahā-śilāḥ |

pravīrāḥ pātayāmāsur matta-mātaṅga-sannibhāḥ ||6.54.6||

Translation

The heroic vānara champions—like rutting elephants in their fury—also rained down trees, mountain-boulders, and massive rocks upon the rākṣasas.

Context

Deluded with fear, the Rakshasas seeing Vajradamshtra killed by monkeys, panic stricken, heads bent in shame, faces woebegone fled to Lanka.

Characters & Entities

• Vānaras
• Rākṣasas

FAQs

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

Dharma in wartime includes resolute resistance against oppressive force; the vānara response shows determined protection of their righteous objective.

What is the narrative situation?

The vānara warriors counterattack powerfully, using natural weapons—trees and rocks—against the rākṣasas.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Vīrya (valor/strength) joined with commitment to the cause.