Shloka 6.97.19

सप्तनवतितमः सर्गः (Yuddha Kāṇḍa 97): Sugrīva’s Onslaught and the Fall of Virūpākṣa

Devanagari script

स तुप्रहाराभिहतस्सुग्रीवेणमहागजः ।अपासर्पद्धनुर्मात्रंनिषसादननाद च ।।।।

Transliteration

tataḥ pādapam uddhṛtya śūraḥ sampradhano hariḥ | abhipatya jaghānāsya pramukhe tu mahāgajam ||

Translation

Then the valiant Vānara sprang into the fray, uprooted a tree, and leapt forward to strike the great elephant at the front.

Context

Overwhelmed by the blow of Sugriva, that great elephant retreated four cubits, distressed, and roared.

Characters & Entities

• Sugrīva
• Virūpākṣa
• Elephant
• Vānara

FAQs

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

Dharma appears as active protection: when aggressors threaten the community, the defender’s duty is to act swiftly and proportionately to stop harm.

What is the narrative situation?

Sugrīva counters the attack by using a tree as a weapon and striking the enemy’s war-elephant.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Courage in action (vikrama) and resourcefulness are highlighted.