Shloka 6.40.6
सुवेलारोहणं रावण-सुग्रीव-नियुद्धम् (Ascent of Suvela and the Ravana–Sugriva Duel)
तस्यांगोपुरशृङ्गस्थंराक्षसेन्द्रंदुरासदम् ।।6.40.3।।श्वेतचामरपर्यन्तंविजयच्छत्रशोभितम् ।रक्तचन्दनसंलिप्तंरत्नाभरणभूषितम् ।।6.40.4।।नीलजीमूतसङ्काशंहेमसञ्छादिताम्बरम् ।ऐरावतविषाणाग्रैरुत्कृष्टकिणवक्षसम् ।।6.40.5।।शशलोहितरागेणसंवीतंरक्तवाससा ।सन्ध्यातपेनसंवीतंमेघराशिमिवाम्बरे ।।6.40.6।।
iti sa savitṛsūnus tatra tatkarma kṛtvā
pavanagatir anīkaṃ prāviśat sa samprahṛṣṭaḥ |
raghuvaranṛpasūnor vardhayan yuddhaharṣaṃ
tarumṛgagaṇamukhyaiḥ pūjyamāno harīndraḥ ||
Thus Sugrīva, the Sun’s son—swift as the wind—having accomplished that deed, entered the vānara host in high delight, increasing the battle-joy of Rāma, the princely scion of the Raghu line, while being honored by the foremost leaders among the tree-dwelling troops.
From there Rama saw on the peak of the tower the Rakshasa king, who is difficult to approach. He was fanned by white whisks on both sides, graced with triumphal parasol, decorated his body with red sandal paste, adorned in redcoloured ornaments, resembling dark clouds, attired in red like the hare's blood, embroidered with golden thread, with scars on his chest caused by indentations made by the tusks of Airavata the elephant of Indra, looked like a mass of cloud covered by sunshine at dusk.
Dharma is collaborative righteousness: individual feats are offered to the common cause, strengthening the rightful leader’s morale and the community’s unity.
After completing his engagement, Sugrīva re-enters the vānara formation, celebrated by the chiefs, and his return boosts Rāma’s fighting spirit.
Sugrīva’s loyal service and ability to inspire—his conduct increases collective confidence rather than seeking solitary glory.