Shloka 6.40.18

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

Devanagari script

आलिङ् ग्यचालिङ् ग्यचबाहुयोक्स्रैस्संयोजयामासतुराहवेतौ ।सम्रम्भशिक्षाबलसम्प्रयुक्तौसंचेरतुस्सम्प्रतियुद्धमार्गैः ।।।।

Transliteration

āliṅgya ca āliṅgya ca bāhu-yokṣraiḥ saṃyojayāmāsatur āhave tau |

samrambha-śikṣā-bala-samprayuktau saṃceratuḥ samprati yuddha-mārgaiḥ ||

Translation

Then, in the thick of battle, the two again and again clasped and locked one another, their arms tight across the chest. Matched in fierce resolve, training, and strength, they pressed on, employing the various ways of combat.

Context

Both pressing their bosom to each other, clung to each other, and fastened themselves in embrace in the comb at having received similar training in war and both endowed with might. At this time, they went on in comb at using several war methods.

FAQs

What dharmic idea is implied by describing both fighters as equally trained and strong?

It underscores yuddha-dharma as disciplined engagement: true prowess is rooted in training, self-control, and rightful courage rather than mere rage, so the contest is portrayed as a measured trial of strength and skill.

How does this verse relate to satya (truth) in the Ramayana’s ethical tone?

By stating plainly that both combatants are alike in resolve, training, and strength, the narration keeps to satya—an honest account that avoids exaggeration and frames the battle as a truthful depiction of capability and effort.