Shloka 6.40.19

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

Devanagari script

शार्दूरसिंहाविवजातदर्पौगजेन्द्रपोताविवसम्प्रयुक्तौ ।संहत्यचापीड्यचतावुरोभ्यांनिपेततुर्वैयुगपद्धरण्याम् ।।।।

Transliteration

sthitvā muhūrtaṃ tatraiva diśo daśa vilokayan |

trikūṭaśikhare ramye nirmitāṃ viśvakarmaṇā ||

dadarśa laṅkāṃ sunyastāṃ ramyakānanaśobhitām ||

Translation

Pausing there a moment and gazing into all ten directions, Rāma beheld Laṅkā—built by Viśvakarman upon the lovely summit of Trikūṭa—strongly fortified and beautified by delightful groves.

Context

Both of them resembled a tiger and lion affected by pride, connecting to each other through their shoulders like Lordly elephants, hitting and hurting one another holding one another fell down at once simultaneously.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Laṅkā
• Trikūṭa
• Viśvakarman

FAQs

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

Dharma here is disciplined, mindful action: before engaging in a righteous campaign, Rāma first observes and understands the terrain, showing restraint and strategic clarity rather than rashness.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma pauses and surveys Laṅkā from vantage, noting its strong construction on Trikūṭa and its natural beauty—setting the scene before the ensuing battle actions.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s steadiness and prudence (dhairya, viveka): he assesses conditions carefully even in wartime.