Shloka 6.97.2

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

Devanagari script

रावणस्याप्रसह्यंतंशरसम्पातमेकतः ।न शेकुस्सहितुंदीप्तंपतङ्गाज्वलनंयथा ।।।।

Transliteration

sa tu prahārābhihataḥ sugrīveṇa mahāgajaḥ | apāsarpad dhanurmātraṃ niṣasāda nanāda ca ||

Translation

Struck hard by Sugrīva, the great elephant recoiled by a bow’s measure, sank down in distress, and bellowed aloud.

Context

Just as moths cannot bear the blazing fire, the Vanaras could not bear the glowing hail of Ravana's arrows even for an instant.

Characters & Entities

• Sugrīva
• Elephant

FAQs

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

The verse underscores consequence in righteous resistance: force used in defense can halt an advancing threat, restoring balance on the battlefield.

What is the narrative situation?

Sugrīva’s blow forces the war-elephant to retreat and falter.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Strength guided by purpose—effective power (bala) in service of protecting allies.