Shloka 6.97.27

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

Devanagari script

स समुत्थायपतितःकपिस्तस्यव्यसर्जयत् ।तलप्रहारमशनेस्समानंभीमनिस्स्वनम् ।।।।

Transliteration

sa samutthāya patitaḥ kapis tasya vyasarjayat | talaprahāram aśaneḥ samānaṃ bhīmanissvanam ||

Translation

Though fallen, the monkey rose again and hurled at him a palm-strike like a thunderbolt, resounding with a dreadful crash.

Context

Dropped down by him (Virupaksha), Sugriva, got up, and gave the Rakshasa a slap with his palm which was equal to thunderbolt that produced a terrific sound like crash.

Characters & Entities

• Sugrīva
• Virūpākṣa
• Kapi (Vānara)

FAQs

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

Dharma in conflict includes steadiness and recovery: one does not surrender to fear or injury when defending a righteous cause.

What is the narrative situation?

After being brought down, Sugrīva rises and strikes Virūpākṣa with a powerful palm-blow.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Dhairya (courageous composure) and utsāha (renewed effort).