Shloka 6.2.1

युद्धकाण्डे द्वितीयः सर्गः — Sugriva’s Counsel: From Grief to Strategy (Bridge to Lanka)

Devanagari script

तंतुशोकपरिद्यूनंरामंदशरथात्मजम् ।उवाचवचनंश्रीमान् सुग्रीवश्शोकनाशनम् ।।।।

Transliteration

dṛṣṭvā tāṃ tu purīṃ laṅkāṃ trikūṭaśikhare sthitām |

hataṃ ca rāvaṇaṃ yuddhe darśanād avadhāraya ||6.2.10||

Translation

When you behold the city of Laṅkā set upon Trikūṭa’s summit, know from that very sight that Rāvaṇa has been slain in battle.

Context

Glorious Sugriva spoke such words of advice to remove the agony of Rama,son of Dasaratha, who was filled with sorrow.

Characters & Entities

• Sugrīva
• Rāma
• Laṅkā
• Trikūṭa (mountain)
• Rāvaṇa

FAQs

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

Dharma as confidence in righteous outcome: Sugrīva strengthens Rāma’s resolve by affirming that the path toward justice culminates in the fall of adharma.

What is the narrative situation?

Sugrīva encourages Rāma with a certainty of victory: reaching Laṅkā itself is framed as a sign that Rāvaṇa’s end is assured.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Hope and morale-building—Sugrīva uplifts the leader’s spirit, reinforcing steadfastness in the dharmic mission.