Shloka 6.40.21

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

Devanagari script

बाहूत्तमैर्वारणवारणाभैर्निवारयन्तौवरवारणाभौ ।चिरेणकालेनतुसम्प्रयुक्तौसञ्चेरतुर्मण्डलमार्गमाशु ।।।।

Transliteration

bāhūttamair vāraṇavāraṇābhair nivārayantau varavāraṇābhau |

cireṇa kālena tu samprayuktau sañceratur maṇḍalamārgam āśu ||

Translation

With superb arms, the two—like rival elephants—kept checking and holding each other back. Locked in combat for a long time, they swiftly circled in a ring-like course.

Context

Both Ravana and Sugriva endowed with mighty arms, were resisting each other, and keeping away one another engaging in comb at for a long time. They kept on moving, going around each other swiftly.

Characters & Entities

• Sugrīva
• Rāvaṇa

FAQs

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

Dharma in conflict includes control and measured force—checking an opponent without losing composure, sustaining duty with patience over time.

What is the narrative situation?

The fighters continue a prolonged clinch-and-resist exchange, moving rapidly in circles as each tries to gain advantage.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Stamina and tactical steadiness (kṣānti with vīrya).