Shloka 4.10.20

सुग्रीवस्य वैरानुकथनम् (Sugriva’s Account of Enmity and Appeal to Rama)

Devanagari script

स तु दृष्टो मया शत्रुरनिर्वेदाद्भयावहः।निहतश्च मया तत्र सोऽसुरो बन्धुभिस्सह।।।।

Transliteration

sa tu dṛṣṭo mayā śatrur anirvedād bhayāvahaḥ | nihataś ca mayā tatra so ’suro bandhubhiḥ saha ||

Translation

There I found that fearsome enemy, and without faltering I slew that asura on the spot, together with his kinsmen.

Context

'I could find that fearful enemy there and killed him along with his relatives without any difficulty.

Characters & Entities

• Vāli
• enemy asura
• kinsmen/relatives (bandhu)

FAQs

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

Protective duty: removing a dangerous aggressor is portrayed as righteous action, done without yielding to despair or hesitation.

What is the narrative situation?

Inside the cave, Vāli locates the enemy and kills him along with his associates.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Fearlessness and steadfast courage (anirveda): acting effectively despite a frightening opponent.