Shloka 6.97.4

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

Devanagari script

प्लवङ्गनामनीकानिमहाभ्राणीवमारुतः ।सययौसमरेतस्मिन्विधमन्रावणश्शरैः ।।।।

Transliteration

pārśvataḥ pṛṣṭhataś cāsya sarve yūthādhipāḥ svayam |

anujahrur mahāśailān vividhāṃś ca mahādrumān ||

Translation

At his sides and from behind, all the troop-leaders followed of their own accord, bearing massive rocks and many kinds of great trees.

Context

At that time, driven by Ravana's arrows, the Vanaras fled from the battlefield just like huge clouds are dissipated by wind.

Characters & Entities

• Sugrīva
• Vānara troop-leaders (Yūthādhipas)

FAQs

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

Dharma as loyalty to righteous leadership: when the cause is just, collective responsibility manifests as coordinated support for the commander.

What is the narrative situation?

Sugrīva advances; the vānara commanders close in around him in supportive formation, carrying improvised weapons.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Unity and disciplined cooperation—followers act without hesitation to reinforce a leader’s dharmic mission.