Shloka 6.40.10

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

Devanagari script

लोकनाथस्यरामस्यसखादासोऽस्मिराक्षस ।नमयामोक्ष्यसेऽद्यत्वंपार्थिवेन्द्रस्यतेजसा ।।।।

Transliteration

lokanāthasya rāmasya sakhā dāso 'smi rākṣasa |

na mayā mokṣyase 'dya tvaṃ pārthivendrasya tejasā ||

Translation

“O Rākṣasa! I am both friend and servant of Rāma, the lord of the world. By the might of that king among kings, you shall not escape from me today!” said Sugrīva.

Context

"O Rakshasa! I am a friend and servant of the king of kings, ruler of the world. By his power I will not leave you!", Sugriva said.

Characters & Entities

• Sugrīva
• Rāma
• Rāvaṇa (implied by context)
• Rākṣasa (category addressed)

FAQs

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

Dharma is expressed as steadfast loyalty to a righteous leader: Sugrīva defines himself as Rāma’s ally and servant, aligning personal courage with service to justice.

What is the narrative situation?

Sugrīva confronts the chief rākṣasa (Rāvaṇa in context) and declares that he will not allow him to escape, invoking Rāma’s royal power.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sugrīva’s devotion and fearless truth-speaking (satya in declaration), grounded in confidence in Rāma’s righteous authority.