Shloka 6.54.4

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

Devanagari script

वानराणांचशूरायेतेसर्वेप्लवगर्षभाः ।आयुध्यन्तशिलाहस्तास्समवेतास्समन्ततः ।।6.54.4।।

Transliteration

nirmalena sudhautena khaḍgenāsya mahacchiraḥ |

jaghāna vajradaṃṣṭrasya vālisūnur mahābalaḥ ||6.54.34||

Translation

Then the mighty son of Vāli struck off Vajradaṃṣṭra’s great head with a spotless, well-honed sword.

Context

The best of Vanara warriors also gathered together with rocks in hand contended.

Characters & Entities

• Vāli
• Vāli’s son (Aṅgada)
• Vajradaṃṣṭra
• Sword (khaḍga)

FAQs

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

Dharma is shown as decisive action against a violent aggressor in a righteous campaign—strength is employed as duty, not for cruelty or personal gain.

What is the narrative situation?

Aṅgada (Vāli’s son) kills the rākṣasa Vajradaṃṣṭra by severing his head in battle.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Śaurya (heroic courage) and competence—swift, disciplined execution in combat.