Shloka 6.50.26

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

Devanagari script

श्रुत्वैतद्वानरेन्द्रस्यसुषेणोवाक्यमब्रवीत् ।दैवासुरंमहद्युद्धमनुभूतंसुदारुणम् ।।6.50.26।।

Transliteration

ahaṃ tu rāvaṇaṃ hatvā saputraṃ sahabāndhavam |

maithilīm ānayiṣyāmi śakro naṣṭām iva śriyam || 6.50.25 ||

Translation

And I, having slain Rāvaṇa together with his sons and kinsmen, will bring back Maithilī—like Śakra recovering his lost fortune.

Context

Hearing the words of Vanara Lord, Sushena spoke about the fierce and great war that he had experienced between Devas and asuras.

Characters & Entities

• Sugrīva
• Rāvaṇa
• Maithilī (Sītā)
• Śakra (Indra)

FAQs

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

Dharma as restorative justice: the aim is not mere victory but the recovery of the wronged (Sītā) and the re-establishment of rightful order.

What is the narrative situation?

Sugrīva declares his determination to defeat Rāvaṇa and restore Sītā, reinforcing morale and commitment.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sugrīva’s resolve and loyalty to Rāma’s cause.