Shloka 6.97.25

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

Devanagari script

स तदा स हसोत्पत्यराक्षसस्यमहाहवे ।मुष्टिंसन्वर्त्यवेगेनपातयामासवक्षसि ।।।।

Transliteration

sa tadā sahasotpatya rākṣasasya mahāhave | muṣṭiṃ saṃvartya vegena pātayāmāsa vakṣasi ||

Translation

Then, in that great battle, he sprang up at once, drew back his fist, and drove it with force into the Rākṣasa’s chest.

Context

Then in that great war, Sugriva getting up at once whirling his fist, hit (Virupaksha) him on the chest.

Characters & Entities

• Sugrīva
• Virūpākṣa
• Rākṣasa

FAQs

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

Righteous leadership in war includes rising again after a setback and protecting one’s side through decisive action against aggressors.

What is the narrative situation?

Sugrīva recovers immediately after being struck and counters by punching Virūpākṣa in the chest.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Utsāha (indomitable energy) and dhairya (fortitude) in the face of injury.