Shloka 6.63.39

कुम्भकर्णोपदेशः — Kumbhakarna’s Counsel and War-Boast to Ravana

Devanagari script

अद्यपर्वतसङ्काशंससूर्यमिवतोयदम् ।विकीर्णंपश्यसमरेसुग्रीवंप्लवगोत्तम ।।6.63.39।।

Transliteration

adya parvatasaṅkāśaṃ sasūryam iva toyadam | vikīrṇaṃ paśya samare sugrīvaṃ plavagottama ||6.63.39||

Translation

Today, behold in battle Sugrīva, foremost of the monkeys—scattered and struck down—like a mountain-like cloud lit by the sun.

Context

"Now you will see Sugriva the foremost of monkeys in mountain shape, resembling mountains bathed in blood like evening Sun illumined like the cloud."

Characters & Entities

• Sugrīva

FAQs

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

The verse uses poetic imagery to celebrate an enemy’s downfall. Ramayana dharma generally frames true heroism as protection of the innocent, not delight in destruction.

What is the narrative situation?

The speaker predicts (or claims) the defeat of Sugrīva on the battlefield to encourage Rāvaṇa and intimidate opponents.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Martial confidence and intimidation—valor presented as certainty of victory.