Shloka 6.50.23

सुपर्णागमनम् (Garuda’s Arrival and the Release from the Serpent-Arrow Bond)

Devanagari script

तमेवंसान्त्वयित्वातुसमाश्वास्यचराक्षसम् ।सुषेणंश्वशुरंपार्श्वेसुग्रीवस्तमुवाचह ।।6.50.23।।

Transliteration

na rujāpīḍitāv etāv ubhau rāghavalakṣmaṇau |

tyaktvā mohaṃ vadhiṣyete sagaṇaṃ rāvaṇaṃ raṇe || 6.50.22 ||

Translation

“These two—Rāghava and Lakṣmaṇa—are not truly overcome by pain. Casting off their swoon, they will slay Rāvaṇa together with his forces in battle.”

Context

Thus, consoling and pacifying, the Rakshasa, Vibheeshana in that manner, Sugriva turned to his uncle Sushena and spoke.

Characters & Entities

• Sugrīva
• Vibhīṣaṇa
• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa
• Rāvaṇa

FAQs

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

Dharma is resilient commitment to righteous struggle: temporary collapse does not negate the duty to rise and complete the just task.

What is the narrative situation?

Sugrīva counters Vibhīṣaṇa’s despair by asserting that the brothers will recover consciousness and defeat Rāvaṇa.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sugrīva’s dhairya (steadfastness) and his ability to inspire confidence in dharmic victory.