Shloka 6.40.11

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

Devanagari script

इत्युक्त्वासहसोत्पत्यपुप्लुवेतस्यचोपरि ।आकृष्यमुकुटंचित्रंपातयित्वाऽपतद्भुवि ।।।।

Transliteration

ity uktvā sahasotpatya pupluve tasya copari |

ākṛṣya mukuṭaṃ citraṃ pātayitvā 'patad bhuvi ||

Translation

Having spoken thus, Sugrīva sprang up at once, leapt upon him, seized that splendid diadem, and dashed it down so that it fell to the ground.

Context

Having spoken thus, Sugriva got up speedily and flew to the top of the tower (here Ravana was located) held the diadem and pushed it on the ground.

Characters & Entities

• Sugrīva
• Rāvaṇa (implied opponent)
• Mukuṭa (diadem/crown)

FAQs

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

A symbolic dharmic theme is the curbing of adharma’s pride: the crown represents dominion and arrogance, and its casting down signifies the fall of unjust power.

What is the narrative situation?

Immediately after challenging him, Sugrīva physically engages the enemy and tears away the diadem, throwing it to the ground.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sugrīva’s boldness and initiative in battle, used in service of Rāma’s righteous cause.