Shloka 6.40.20

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

Devanagari script

उद्यम्यचान्योन्यमधिक्षिपन्तौसञ्चक्रमातेबहुयुद्धमार्गे: ।व्यायामशिक्षाबलसम्प्रयुक्तौक्लमंनतौजग्मतुराशुवीरौ ।।।।

Transliteration

udyamya cānyonyam adhikṣipantau sañcakramāte bahuyuddhamārgeḥ |

vyāyāmaśikṣābalasamprayuktau klamaṃ na tau jagmatur āśu vīrau ||

Translation

Gripping each other and taunting one another, the two heroes moved through many modes of combat. Trained and strengthened by rigorous practice, they were not quickly overcome by fatigue.

Context

Both of them were holding one another, snubbing each other gradually following many kinds of combat. As both the heroes were well trained in wrestling and fighting, they did not feel tiresome.

Characters & Entities

• Sugrīva
• Rāvaṇa

FAQs

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

Dharma values disciplined preparation: strength arising from training (śikṣā, vyāyāma) supports righteous duty, while mere boasting is secondary.

What is the narrative situation?

The duel continues as they clinch, taunt, and shift through multiple combat techniques without tiring.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Perseverance and cultivated strength—endurance born of practice.