Shloka 4.10.21

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

Devanagari script

तस्यास्यात्तु प्रवृत्तेन रुधिरौघेण तद्बिलम्।पूर्णमासीद्दुराक्रामं स्तनतस्तस्य भूतले4.10.21।।

Transliteration

tasyāsyāt tu pravṛttena rudhiraughena tad bilam | pūrṇam āsīd durākrāmaṃ stanatas tasya bhūtale ||

Translation

Then, from his gaping mouth, a torrent of blood poured forth and filled that cave; as he roared upon the ground, the place became perilous and hard to traverse.

Characters & Entities

• Vāli
• the slain enemy/asura
• the cave (bilam)

FAQs

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

Even when violence is undertaken as duty, its aftermath is grave; the verse highlights the tangible consequences that follow a righteous battle.

What is the narrative situation?

After the enemy is slain, the cave fills with blood from the enemy’s mouth, making movement difficult.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Steadiness under harsh conditions—continuing to act and find a way out despite a dangerous environment.