Shloka 6.97.22

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

Devanagari script

स हितस्याभिसङ्कृद्धःप्रगृह्यविपुलांशिलाम् ।विरूपाक्षायचिक्षेपसुग्रीवोजलदोपमाम् ।।।।

Transliteration

sa tāṃ śilām āpatantīṃ dṛṣṭvā rākṣasapuṅgavaḥ | apakramya suvikrāntaḥ khaḍgena prāharat tadā ||

Translation

Seeing the rock hurtling down, that foremost of the Rākṣasas sprang aside and then struck it with his sword in a mighty blow.

Context

Holding a huge rock which was like a mass of clouds, Sugriva, who was very angry, hurled at Virupaksha.

Characters & Entities

• Virūpākṣa
• Sugrīva
• Rock
• Sword

FAQs

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

The verse illustrates the tactical reality surrounding dharma-yuddha: even when one fights for righteousness, the opponent may be skilled; therefore vigilance and disciplined strategy are part of responsible conduct.

What is the narrative situation?

Virūpākṣa evades the incoming rock and cuts/strikes it with his sword to neutralize the attack.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Alertness and martial skill are emphasized (though ethically neutral, they intensify the conflict that dharma must ultimately resolve).