Shloka 6.40.9

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

Devanagari script

स्थित्वामुहूर्तंसम्प्रेक्ष्यनिर्भयेनान्तरात्मना ।तृणीकृत्यचतद्रक्षस्सोऽब्रवीत्परुषंवचः ।।।।

Transliteration

sthitvā muhūrtaṃ samprekṣya nirbhayenāntarātmanā | tṛṇīkṛtya ca tadrakṣasso'bravītparuṣaṃ vacaḥ ||

Translation

Standing for a moment and watching him with a fearless heart within, treating that rākṣasa as mere straw, he spoke harsh words.

Context

For a moment he stood looking at the ogre fearlessly in his mind and treating him like straw spoke harsh words.

Characters & Entities

• Sugriva
• Ravana

FAQs

Who is the speaker in this verse and whom are they addressing?

Sugriva is the speaker, and he is addressing the demon King Ravana after jumping onto the palace terrace.

What is the significance of the term 'tṛṇīkṛtya'?

The term 'tṛṇīkṛtya' means 'treating like straw' or 'regarding as insignificant.' It highlights Sugriva's immense courage and disdain for Ravana's power.