Shloka 6.40.1

सुवेलारोहणं रावण-सुग्रीव-नियुद्धम् (Ascent of Suvela and the Ravana–Sugriva Duel)

Devanagari script

ततोरामस्सुवेलाग्रंयोजनद्वयमण्डलम् ।अरुरोहससुग्रीवोहरियूधपसम्वृतः ।।।।

Transliteration

tato rāmaḥ suvelāgraṃ yojanadvayamaṇḍalam |

aruroha sa sugrīvo hariyūthapasamvṛtaḥ ||

Translation

Thereupon Rāma, surrounded by the leaders of the Vānara hosts and accompanied by Sugrīva, ascended the peak of Suvelā, whose expanse measured two yojanas.

Context

Rama accompanied by Vanara troop and Sugriva, ascended the peak of Suvela mountain spread over yojanas.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Sugrīva
• Suvelā (mountain)
• Vānara troop-leaders (hari-yūthapa)

FAQs

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

Dharma here appears as disciplined leadership and purposeful action: Rāma advances methodically with his allies, showing that righteous aims require organized effort, not impulsive violence.

What is the narrative situation?

On the eve of major conflict at Laṅkā, Rāma climbs Suvelā with Sugrīva and the Vānara commanders to take position and oversee the coming battle.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s steadiness and strategic leadership, supported by loyal alliance (Sugrīva and the Vānara chiefs).