Shloka 6.40.7

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

Devanagari script

पश्यतांवानरेन्द्राणांराघवस्यापिपश्यतः ।दर्शनाद्राक्षसेन्द्रस्यसुग्रीवस्सहसोत्थितः ।।।।

Transliteration

paśyatāṃ vānarendrāṇāṃ rāghavasyāpi paśyataḥ | darśanād rākṣasendrasya sugrīvaḥ sahasotthitaḥ ||

Translation

While the leaders of the vānara looked on, and even as Rāghava watched, Sugrīva rose up suddenly upon catching sight of the King of the rākṣasas.

Context

Looking at the sight of Raghava seeing Rakshasa king, Sugriva the king of Vanaras got up instantly rashly.

Characters & Entities

• Sugriva
• Raghava
• Ravana
• Vanaras

FAQs

Why did Sugriva rise suddenly in this verse?

Sugriva rose suddenly due to an impulsive surge of anger and valor upon spotting Ravana, the King of Rakshasas, intending to confront him immediately.

Who witnessed Sugriva's sudden action?

The action was witnessed by the leaders of the Vanaras and Raghava (Rama) himself, highlighting the unexpected nature of Sugriva's leap.