Shloka 6.97.30

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

Devanagari script

ददर्शान्तरंतस्यविरूपाक्षस्यवानरः ।।।।ततोन्यपातयत्क्रोधाच्छङ्खदेशेमहात्तलम् ।

Transliteration

dadarśāntaraṃ tasya virūpākṣasya vānaraḥ | tato nyapātayat krodhāc chaṅkhadeśe mahāttalam ||

Translation

The Vānara perceived an opening in Virūpākṣa; then, in anger, he brought down a mighty palm-blow upon his temple.

Context

The Vanara, seeing the blow given by Virupaksha, enraged Sugriva hit him with another palm on the temporal bone by which he fell.

Characters & Entities

• Sugrīva
• Virūpākṣa
• Śaṅkhadeśa (temple region)

FAQs

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

It shows the tension between righteous duty and anger: dharma allows decisive defense, but warns that krodha can become the motive rather than justice.

What is the narrative situation?

Sugrīva notices Virūpākṣa’s vulnerability and lands a heavy palm-strike on his temple.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Alertness (apramāda) and tactical perception—seeing the ‘opening’ at the crucial moment.