Shloka 6.54.7

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

Devanagari script

शूराणांयुद्यमानानांसमरेष्न्विवर्तिनाम् ।तद्राक्षसगणानांचसुयुद्धंसमवर्तत ।।6.54.7।।

Transliteration

nihatya taṃ vajradhara-pratāpaḥ sa vālisūnuḥ kapi-sainya-madhye |

jagāma harṣaṃ mahito mahābalaḥ sahasra-netras tridaśair ivāvṛtaḥ ||6.54.38||

Translation

Having slain him, Vāli’s son—whose prowess rivaled the wielder of the thunderbolt—stood honored amid the monkey host, rejoicing like the thousand-eyed Indra surrounded by the gods.

Context

Between the heroes fighting the battle, who never returned, Great War continued between Rakshasas troops and Vanaras.

Characters & Entities

• Vāli’s son (Aṅgada)
• Vajradaṃṣṭra
• Indra (Vajradhara, Sahasranetra)
• Gods (Tridaśas)
• Vānara army

FAQs

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

Dharma rewards rightful effort with honor and communal recognition; joy follows not from cruelty, but from successful protection of a just mission.

What is the narrative situation?

Aṅgada is celebrated among the vānara forces after killing Vajradaṃṣṭra, likened to Indra honored among the gods.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Yaśas (earned renown) grounded in service—leadership that inspires and strengthens the community.